Here's How to Boost the Average Social Security Check by Up to $160 in 1 Year
You probably can't imagine life without Social Security, and yet, even with its regular monthly checks, it's not always easy to make ends meet. The average monthly benefit as of March 2025 was just $1,997 for retired workers.Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will give you a little more cash over time. But there's another way you can boost your benefits -- and it could raise the average check by $160 per month.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
You probably can't imagine life without Social Security, and yet, even with its regular monthly checks, it's not always easy to make ends meet. The average monthly benefit as of March 2025 was just $1,997 for retired workers.
Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will give you a little more cash over time. But there's another way you can boost your benefits -- and it could raise the average check by $160 per month.
Image source: Getty Images.
