Social Security, maximum monthly benefit

Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.
Americans Want to Increase Social Security Benefits for 2 Groups
A new proposal could boost Social Security benefits for caregivers and older workers in physically demanding jobs.
Social Security Fairness Act Checklist: Six Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much more money they might receive.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? How does it affect my social security benefits?
For his last term in office former President Joe Biden sign a new social security measure to ehance benefits for millions of Americans.
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly lower in 2026, even as inflation remains high. The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League expects the COLA to be 2.3% for 2026, based on a forecast that inflation will drop throughout the coming year.
How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
Whether you're ready to apply or looking to learn more about applying for Social Security, we'll fill you in on the details.
This is my backup plan in case Social Security cuts benefits
Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.
Social Security Matters
If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as compared to their rich ex-spouses?

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