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How do you earn the maximum Social Security benefit? - The Motley Fool
Everyone can maximize their Social Security benefit amount by delaying taking it as long as possible. Your benefit maxes out at age 70, so there is no sense delaying it any longer. Your Social Security benefit increases by 76% between the ages of 62 and 70. If you have a long life expectancy, it is something to consider.
Now the “maximum” Social Security benefit amount is something different. Someone reaching their full retirement age (FRA) in 2026 can receive a maximum benefit of $4,152. If you turn 70 in 2026, you can receive a maximum benefit of $5,251. You must earn the maximum taxable income for 35 years. They do not have to be consecutive years, as your benefit is based on your highest 35 years’ earnings. The maximum taxable amount is $184.500 in 2026. As you can imagine, not many workers ever reach the maximum benefit amount.
James Brumly has written an article on this topic, and it includes a table showing the maximum amount of taxable earnings since 1987. Read the article here …….
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