Millions of Americans have received their first Social Security checks of 2025 — and they’re bigger than last year. So why do many retirees still feel it isn’t enough?
American retirees are receiving their first Social Security checks of 2025, and yes, they’re bigger — but not by much. The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly benefit has ...
How big is the average Social Security check for a middle-class American retiree?
What the average middle-class retiree collects. U.S. Census Bureau data from 2022 shows the national middle-class income range is between $49,271 and $147,828 — a span heavily i ...