Getting a handle on the average Social Security check by age can help you fine-tune your retirement plans. As of July 2025, almost 56 million retired workers and family members received monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), totaling $109.3 billion.

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

If you're retiring soon, be very careful of these changes to Social Security that could cost you extra in taxes and fees. Watch out for these big differences.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

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