A Large Social Security Benefit Won't Save Your Retirement -- Here's What Will

With the cost of retirement skyrocketing all the time, people are understandably interested in how much they'll get from Social Security. Many believe these guaranteed monthly checks will help them cover the bulk of their expenses in retirement, but they may be in for a disappointment. Below, we'll look at how the government intended you to use Social Security and what you can do if you're worried about running short on retirement savings.