4 Things Future Retirees Can Do to Raise Their Social Security Benefits
When it comes time to retire, you may be surprised that the average Social Security benefit isn't quite as generous as you expect. In fact, the average benefit in 2021 will come out to just $1,543. That's hardly a fortune, and it isn't meant to be since Social Security is supposed to replace only around 40% of your pre-retirement income.
Still, while your benefits are unlikely to be enough to serve as your sole source of support, they'll probably be an important source of your retirement income. And the good news is there are things you can do throughout your career to maximize the size of your checks. Here are four big ones.
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