The average couple receiving Social Security benefits in 2024 takes home $3,014 per month. That amounts to more than $36,000 annually. It's a decent chunk of money, but it's probably not enough to cover most couples' retirement expenses alone,

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.

The first piece of good news is that beneficiaries will see a 2.5% bump in benefits beginning in January, thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average retiree collects just over $1,900 per month in benefits, which amounts to a raise of roughly $50 per month.