It's frustrating, especially for those who aren't able to save as much as they'd like to for retirement on their own. However, while you cannot control what happens to Social Security in the future, there are three key steps you can take to ensure you get as much from the program as possible.

How much additional money will retirees receive from Social Security next year? We'll know for sure in only a few weeks. The Social Security Administration (SSA) should announce the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Oct.

Getting a handle on the average Social Security check by age can help you fine-tune your retirement. Every month, 51.2 million retired workers receive monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA),