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Around 3.2 million Social Security recipients will see their monthly benefits increase because of President Biden's move, with an average increase of $360. People receiving Social Security spousal benefits will see an average boost of $700, and survivor benefit recipients will see checks rise $1,190 on average.

Major Social Security updates, now in effect as of April 2025, stand to reshape benefits for millions of Americans. From bigger checks to new identification rules, these changes could have a serious impact on the paychecks of retirees,