The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.9 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.7 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,959 a month from Social Security as of ...

Social Security benefits vary by state. Many states have benefits below the nationwide average and nationwide median. Connecticut is the state with the highest average Social Security benefits in the ...