Social Security provides retirement income to most seniors -- but it provides a lot of money to a lucky few. The highest potential monthly retirement check pays $4,873 per month. That's a pretty generous annual income.

Most people aren't going to get the absolute highest benefit, though, as there are very strict requirements to achieve it. But, despite that, you shouldn't necessarily give up on trying for it. Here's why.

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