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How to Earn the Social Security Max Benefit

When people see that the Social Security maximum benefit is $4,194 per month, folks often ask, “who gets that, and how do I get that amount, as it’s way more than I’m getting?” Sam Swenson notes few even have a shot to get that figure. But why? You would have to clear three hurdles– work 35 or more years; earned at or above the maximum every single year along the way (currently $147,000); and wait until age 70 to claim. Read Sam’s full piece here.

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