You need money -- a lot of it -- if you hope to retire comfortably. Fortunately for most people, we can count on monthly Social Security checks to cover some of our costs, but we don't all get the same amount.

Knowing how much you'll get from Social Security is critical to planning your retirement budget, and finding the answer is a lot easier than you think. In fact, the government has already done the math for you.

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