Here's exactly who qualifies for the maximum Social Security benefit in 2026

Receiving the maximum possible benefit from Social Security is no easy feat, and achieving it might not be worth it to you.

This Little-Known Social Security Rule Will Dictate the Size of Your Benefit

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...

3 Easiest Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits

For millions of Americans, Social Security benefits represent a financial lifeline. Here's how you can make the most of yours.
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Ask Rusty: Why is my SS retirement benefit so small?

Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax ...

Here's the Biggest Social Security Benefit You Could Receive at 62 in 2026

Thinking about claiming Social Security at 62? Discover the biggest Social Security benefit possible at age 62 and how to ...

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

This could be the better route for millions of couples.

Congress Could Raise Social Security’s $184,500 Tax Cap Without Cutting Benefits

When discussions about Social Security’s future arise, many assume the only options involve cutting benefits or raising taxes. But Congress has multiple ways to adjust how benefits are calculated that ...

Who qualifies for the maximum Social Security benefit in 2026?

Receiving the maximum possible Social Security benefit is not easy. The average retirement payment was just over $2,000 at ...