May 20, 2024
How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Lower-Class Retiree?
Rockaa / iStock.comIncome gaps that exist in the working world continue once you start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, although on a smaller scale. Benefits are based on the amount of money you earn during your career. The higher your earnings, the higher your retirement check. Similarly, Americans in the lower income classes will also get lower-than-average Social Security benefits.