Canadian researchers find a simple cure for cancer, but major pharmaceutical companies are not interested. Researchers at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada have cured cancer last week, yet there is a little ripple in the news or in TV. It is a simple technique using very basic drug.
What is the average monthly benefit for a retired worker? The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit for January 2016 is $1,341. The amount changes monthly. When youâre ready to apply for retirement benefits, use our online retirement application, the quickest, easiest, and most convenient way to apply. More Information. Social Security Basic Facts.
Social Security benefits are lower for women than for men. The average Social Security benefit for women 65 and older is about $13,500 per year, compared to about $17,600 for men 65 and older. Women rely even more on income from Social Security than men do On average, female beneficiaries 65 and older receive 61 percent of their family income from Social Security, compared to 56 percent for male beneficiaries 65 and older.