Here's What the Average Couple on Social Security Is Earning in 2024

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : How married couples can plan for Social Security in retirement Understanding how much you can expect from Social Security is key to budgeting effectively for retirement.
59% : What the average couple gets from Social Security right now The average monthly retirement benefit as of May 2024 is $1,917 per month.
58% : Most people can also apply as early as 62 but only if your spouse is already claiming Social Security.
58% : Delaying Social Security will gradually increase your monthly benefit as well, but it maxes out when you reach FRA.
57% : After verifying your identity, the account can tell you whether you've worked long enough to qualify for Social Security.
53% : If only one partner worked long enough to qualify for Social Security, the other cannot claim a retirement benefit of their own.

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