Stretch Your Social Security Dollars the Furthest in These 10 States

In theory, Social Security is supposed to replace about 40 percent of the income you earned while working. For many retirees, it has to do much more than that. In fact, one study found that 27 percent of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for their income.

If that’s the case, it makes sense to live in a place where you can stretch your Social Security benefits the furthest. According to an article by USA Today, Social Security goes the furthest in Kansas and benefits cover the least in Hawaii.

If you want to maximize your Social Security income, consider moving to Kansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Alabama, Missouri, Michigan and Tennessee.  

The Seniors Trust believes there is a better way. We want Congress to enact the Social Security Expansion Act. This landmark piece of legislation will give retirees an immediate benefits increase of about $200 a month, a fair annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increased minimum benefits, and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.