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.
Social Security recipients will get a 1.7% cost-of-living raise starting in January, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday. For the average retired person receiving Social Security, monthly payments would rise $22 to $1,328 from $1,306. The average couple's benefits would rise to $2,176 from $2,140. Average annual payout: $15,936.
Comments and Questions. 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.