After some of the highest levels of inflation seen in 41 years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) raised Social Security benefits by 8.7% this year, in accordance with the program's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

That also pushed the maximum monthly Social Security check up by $361 to $4,555, or $54,660 per year.

But obtaining the maximum Social Security check is no easy task, so if you are determined to get it when you eventually claim benefits, you'll want to keep track of your progress very carefully.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com