What is the average Social Security check in 2015?
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| Type of beneficiary | Beneficiaries | Average monthly benefit (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Number (thousands) | ||
| Retirement benefits | 42,079 | 1,284.51 |
| Retired workers | 39,142 | 1,330.71 |
| Spouses of retired workers | 2,297 | 674.50 |
What was the maximum Social Security benefit in 2015?
$2,663 per month
The maximum Social Security benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age is increasing from $2,642 per month in 2014 to $2,663 per month in 2015. Full retirement age is 66 if you were born from 1943 to 1954 and gradually rises to 67 if you were born after that (see Social Security’s Full Retirement Age chart).
How do I find out my Social Security years?
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. It is useful for people of all ages who want to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.
What is the average Social Security check per month?
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| Type of beneficiary | Beneficiaries | Average monthly benefit (dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Number (thousands) | ||
| Total | 65,544 | 1,538.14 |
| Old-Age and Survivors Insurance | 56,376 | 1,588.89 |
| Retirement benefits | 50,474 | 1,619.67 |
What is the maximum Social Security benefit at age 62?
$2,364
The maximum benefit depends on the age you retire. For example, if you retire at full retirement age in 2022, your maximum benefit would be $3,345. However, if you retire at age 62 in 2022, your maximum benefit would be $2,364.
What was full retirement age in 2015?
66 years and 2 months
Specifically, the full retirement age would increase in two-month increments for six years, rising to 66 years and 2 months for workers born in 1953 (who turn 62 in 2015) and reaching 67 for workers born in 1958 (who turn 62 in 2020).
Do you have to work 10 consecutive years to get Social Security?
Although you need at least 10 years of work (40 credits) to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, we base the amount of your benefit on your highest 35 years of earnings.
How do I earn 40 credits on Social Security?
Earn 40 credits to become fully insured If you earn four credits a year, then you will earn 40 credits after 10 years of work. Each year the amount of earnings needed to earn one credit goes up slightly as average wages increase.
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