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Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2024 -- and How to Get It

It's possible to get more than $58,000 per year from Social Security, but it isn't very common.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Mar 27, 2024 at 7:03AM EST

Did you know that it is possible to get nearly $4,900 per month from Social Security? While this is a high level of inflation-protected income, it isn't terribly common to see such a high benefit. Here are the three things that must be true for you to max out Social Security.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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