The average monthly Social Security retirement benefits for a 62 year old equals $1,341.61 versus $2,148.12 for 70 year olds, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. However, there’s ...

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As much as it can be difficult to predict your financial life in retirement, taking a look at the average benefits by age may be a helpful guide. As of June 2025, the average Social Security monthly ...

For the average retiree, spending tends to be relatively modest, given that many people do not have enough retirement income to support lavish spending. Only half of retirees feel like they built a ...