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The average retiree gets more than $2,000, and here's what to expect next.
The average Social Security benefit for a retired worker is just over $2,000. In this video, I'll discuss the averages for retirees as well as other types of beneficiaries, and I'll discuss the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and how it could affect your monthly checks.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Oct. 2, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 3, 2025.
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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