Each month, more than 62 million people, including nearly 43.4 million retired workers, receive a Social Security benefit check. Of these retirees, 62% are reliant on the program to provide at least half of their monthly income. If you weren't aware of just how important Social Security is to seniors, this fact from the Social Security Administration (SSA) certainly sums it up nicely.But what you may not realize is that the average Social Security benefit can vary pretty dramatically depending on the state you live in.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
From Worst To First: The Average Social Security Benefit By State
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