7 States Where Social Security Benefits Are $100 (or More) Above the National Average

7 States Where Social Security Benefits Are $100 (or More) Above the National Average

For many Americans, Social Security isn't just a check that winds up in their bank accounts once monthly. According to an April 2020 survey of retirees from national pollster Gallup, a combined 89% are leaning on their Social Security benefits as a major or minor source of income. Similarly, 88% of nonretirees surveyed expect Social Security to be a major or minor income source when they retire.