Social Security: Average Benefits at Age 70 for Middle-Class Retirees
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 16 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Retirement Benefits Overview: Understanding average retirement benefits by age is crucial for financial planning, with the average Social Security check for retirees at age 70 being $2,176.76, while considering factors like income and taxation on benefits.
Planning Strategies: Effective retirement budgeting includes converting pre-tax retirement funds to Roth accounts during early retirement years and recognizing the importance of tax diversity in retirement assets to avoid underestimating the duration of retirement.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
