Before you start thinking it's the norm to receive the maximum monthly Social Security benefit in retirement, think again: only a vanishingly small number of people actually accomplish the feat. But it is possible to know if you're on track to lock in the monthly max.

If you're not happy with where you are now, it's likely you have ample opportunity to (at a minimum) increase your projected benefit. 

Here, we'll review the key markers for success when it comes to maximizing your Social Security checks.

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