Thinking about affordability in retirement? Social Security covers about 42% to 45% of average expenses in these 10 states.

Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, lifting the average retirement check by about $56 per month. That increase will help, but it will not come ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security is the one deposit that keeps the lights on and the pantry stocked. But how far does that check actually go? The answer depends heavily on your zip code, your ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.7 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,959 a month from Social Security as of ...