Social Security forms the backbone of many seniors' retirement plans, but alone it's not enough for a luxurious -- or even a comfortable -- existence. The average retired worker only receives about $1,840 per month, or about $22,000 per year. And some fear that potential benefit cuts could place an even bigger financial burden on recipients in the near future.

It's best to have personal savings to supplement your Social Security benefits, but not all workers can manage this. Scraping by is one way to handle this dilemma, but it may not be your only option. Here are three things seniors can try to get a little more out of Social Security.

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