Here's The Average American's Social Security Benefit -- How Do You Compare?

Social Security is an important source of retirement income for about 68 million Americans. In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses the overall average, as well as the average benefit for retired workers, spouses, and more. The $ 22,924 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known "Social Security secrets" could help ensure a boost in your retirement income. For example: one easy trick could pay you as much as $ 22,924 more... each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we're all after.