3 Signs Your Social Security Checks Will Probably Beat the $1,555 Average
The average retired worker gets about $1,555 from Social Security per month, or about $18,660 per year. That's an interesting stat, but it doesn't tell you anything about how much you will get from the program. There are plenty of workers who can expect a lot more from Social Security. Here are three signs that you're one of them.
The government looks at your AIME -- your average monthly income over your 35 highest-earning years, adjusted for inflation -- when calculating your Social Security benefit. A large income during these years translates to larger checks when you sign up for Social Security, up to a point.
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