Statistics indicate that most people who are receiving Social Security are relying on their benefits for the majority of their income. This is not a very good situation to be in because of the fact that Social Security payouts are quite limited. The average monthly benefit is a bit over $1200 this year, and the maximum is just $2513 in 2012. People who are living on a fixed income face a lot of challenges from the start. But you also have to contend with the ever-increasing cost of living while … [Read more...] about Medicare Recipients Facing Larger Bills in 2013