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Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for 2025.

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For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.

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