The Social Security Administration announced on Tuesday a 1.3% benefit increase to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income in 2021, affecting roughly 70 million people.

This year’s cost-of-living adjustment will increase the maximum earnings from $137,700 to $142,800. It will amount to about a $20-a-month increase for the average retiree.

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