Here's Exactly What It Takes to Max Out Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security is a substantial source of income for millions of older adults, and some retirees rely entirely on the benefits.
In fact, around 1 in 5 adults age 50 and older say they have no source of retirement income outside of Social Security, according to a 2023 report from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. If you're going to be depending on your checks to make ends meet, it's a smart idea to maximize them the best you can.
In 2024, the most you can collect from Social Security is a whopping $4,873 per month. While not everyone will be able to achieve those payments, here are the exact steps you'll need to take to get as close as possible.
Source Fool.com
