Social Security benefits are often the largest source of income for retired workers, so future retirees should target the biggest payout. The exact figure changes each year because the benefits formula is updated to account for changes in general wage levels. But the maximum benefit is $4,555 per month in 2023, up from $4,194 per month in 2022.

Future retirees hoping to get the biggest payout need to follow these three steps.

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