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How much is the average Social Security payment in Oregon?

Monthly benefits for retired workers were highest on average in the state of Connecticut, at $2196,15. The New England state ...

Not California or Florida: these are the five states that will have average Social Security checks of more than $2,200 in 2026

New data shows that several Northeastern states are on track to deliver the largest average Social Security payments as COLA boosts land in 2026.
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The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it might mean for you

Agency field offices saw more than 31.6 million field office visits in fiscal year 2025 and the Trump administration hopes to ...

Social Security Rules Get A 2026 Rewrite — What It Means For Your Wallet

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...

What’s the average Social Security check in Dec. 2025? Plus: Changes for 2026

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Would claiming a foreign benefit affect my $3,674 Social Security payment?

I'm 67, a federal employee, and will claim Social Security at 70 in 2028. I reached full retirement age this past spring, with monthly benefits totaling $2,642. As it stands, the monthly benefit I ...