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Want a bigger Social Security check in 2026? Here are 3 ways to increase it

Social Security payments in 2026 depend on when you claim benefits and how much you earned over your working years. Small choices like waiting longer, fixing income records, or working part-time later can change your monthly check. Planning early helps people get more money and feel more secure during retirement.

19 Jan 2026 10:47 pm