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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

What is the average Social Security check at age 70?

Based on July 2025 data, the average Social Security check at age 70 for retired workers who have taken delayed retirement credits is approximately $3,032 per month. This higher average reflects the significant boost received from delaying your claim past your full retirement age.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

Is there really a Social Security bonus? Understanding benefits and maximizing payments

According to the Social Security Administration, there is no official 'bonus' program that pays extra to retirees. However, circulating rumors often confuse legitimate methods of maximizing monthly payouts with one-time, secret checks. The idea that there is really a Social Security bonus often stems from a misunderstanding of how delayed retirement credits and other benefit calculations work.

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