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

By Matt Frankel,

2024-08-15

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.

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