What is the maximum Social Security benefit and how do I get it?
So, what is the maximum possible Social Security benefit? And how much do I need to earn if I want the maximum Social Security? In 2018, the maximum Social Security benefit for a new retiree is just over $33,000 per year at full retirement age and can be even higher for workers who wait. In Matthew Frankel’s article appearing on The Motley Fool’s website (www.fool.com), he explains the maximum one can get from Social Security and discuses how much you’ll need to have earned to get the maximum benefit. Read his article here…
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