
Social Security's retirement trust fund will run dry about one quarter sooner than previously estimated. Fidelity is offering a lifeline to older workers considering early claiming. The average monthly retirement benefit was about $2,081 in April 2026, and the program provides at least half of total income for roughly 4 in 10 beneficiaries age 65 and older.
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$2 Million Retirement: Monthly Savings Needed