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Social Security’s Max Benefit Tough to Get

Robin Hartill explains the maximum Social Security monthly benefit for 2023 is $4,555. But just a tiny fraction of people will get this amount. In fact, just 10% of Social Security checks exceed even $2,600. To get the max, one must work 35 or more years and exceed the maximum taxabale wage limit (now $160,200 a year) in each year plus wait until age 70 to claim. Full piece here.

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