Why the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

Social Security income is likely to be critical to many, if not most, of us in retirement, so it's natural to want to collect as much as possible from the program. There are multiple ways to increase your benefits, but no matter what you do, you're not likely to end up with the maximum monthly benefit of $4,194 -- and most of us are not likely to come close.

Here's a look at why that $4,194 maximum Social Security benefit is beyond our grasp -- along with some ways to beef up your benefits anyway.

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