Dmitry Demidovich / Shutterstock.com Quick Read The average Social Security benefit of $2,008 per month translates to $24,096 annually. Retirees need to supplement their Social Security benefits to have enough to live on. Multiple options exist to supplement Social Security and there are pros and cons to each. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retire earlier than expected. take 5 minutes to learn mor ...