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How to raise your Social Security benefit
According to the July 2021 stats from the Social Security Administration, the average monthly Social Security benefit is $1,556.72. What percentage does this represent to your present salary? If you make around $4,920 per month, the average monthly Social Security benefit would only replace about 36 percent of your working income. Now, if you are an above-average salary earner, this percentage will be less. So, what are the steps you can take to raise your monthly Social Security benefit? Catherine Brock explains the steps you can take to increase your monthly Social Security benefits. Read Ms. Brock’s article here…
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