Social Security's maximum benefit is skyrocketing to $4,555 per month in 2023, up $361 from the 2022 maximum. That's thanks to a historically high cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that's boosting all benefits next year. But those hoping to take home over $54,000 in annual benefits in 2023 might be disappointed.

The biggest checks come with the steepest requirements, and only an elite few ever meet them. If any of the three things below apply to you, you're probably not on track for it.

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