Want the Max $4,555 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
Social Security benefits are intended to supplement retirees' savings and help them cover their daily expenses once they retire. Because people live longer today than they once did and because everything is more expensive, retirees should do everything they can to maximize their Social Security benefits.
The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $4,555, which equates to $54,660 annually. Here's the salary you'll need to qualify for the maximum when you claim benefits.
While the salary you make throughout your career plays a big role in determining how much you can ultimately claim in Social Security, there are other factors retirees need to consider when trying to get the maximum monthly check.
Source Fool.com
