Here's the Average Social Security Check Right Now and What It Could Look Like by 2033

Here's the Average Social Security Check Right Now and What It Could Look Like by 2033

For most retirees, Social Security is an indispensable source of income. Two decades of surveys from national pollster Gallup show that between 80% and 90% of retired workers lean on their monthly Social Security payout in some capacity to cover their expenses. Collectively, Social Security is responsible for pulling more than 22 million people out of poverty each year.