If you want to snag a higher Social Security benefit in retirement, there are different ways to go about that. You could try to chase promotions during your career that lead to a higher wage. The more you earn (up to a point), the higher a monthly benefit you'll be in line for. But that might mean having to continuously hold down a stressful job.

You could also boost your income with a side job to set yourself up with more Social Security down the line. But then, well, you're also working a whole lot more. If only there were an easier way.

But actually, there might be.

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