Just realized the average Social Security check hit $2,075 a month starting this year. That's wild because it means we're about to cross $25k annually for the first time ever if it bumps up just slightly. Saw the numbers and honestly, it's hitting different knowing how much is a social security check these days compared to even a few years ago. But here's the thing – that $25k annual amount sounds decent until you remember the average senior spends like $61k+ per year just on basic living costs. So the gap is still pretty massive. The article mentions you can actually do better than the average social security check by working longer or claiming at the right time, which makes sense. But realistically, nobody's retiring on Social Security alone anymore. You pretty much have to have your own savings stacked on top. Curious if anyone here is actually getting close to that $2,075 monthly or if most people are seeing less?