3 Steps to Claiming the $4,194 Max Monthly Social Security Benefit

As per the most recent data, the average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers was $1,662.79. But there's huge variation in the checks that seniors receive. 

The current maximum monthly Social Security payout is $4,194, more than $2,500 above the average benefit. Here are the three things you can do to increase your payments. 

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