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Want the maximum Social Security benefit? Heres the 2026 income target

Getting the maximum Social Security benefit in 2026 needs very high income and long planning. Only top earners can reach the highest monthly check. You must earn at the income limit for many years and delay claiming until age 70. Most retirees get much less than the maximum Social Security payment.

3 Jan 2026 9:53 pm