FranÃ§ois-Marie Arouet (French: [fÊÉÌ.swa ma.Êi aÊ.wÉ]; 21 November 1694 â 30 May 1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire (/voÊlËtÉÉr/; French: [vÉl.tÉËÊ]), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and ...
The average monthly Social Security benefit in July 2015 was: 1  $1,336 a month for retired workers; 2  $1,282 a month for widows or widowers over the age of 60; 3  $1,165 a month for disabled workers;
Here's a look at how to predict how much you will get from Social Security in retirement. [See 10 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Checks .]. Consider the averages. In June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366.But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21.Familiarize yourself with the formula. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 highest-earning years in the workforce, and are adjusted for inflation.n June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366. But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21. Familiarize yourself with the formula.