Here's What It Takes to Collect $3,790 Per Month in Social Security Benefits
For millions of older Americans, Social Security benefits are a lifeline in retirement. Half of married couples depend on their benefits for at least 50% of their retirement income, and for nearly one-quarter of couples, Social Security makes up at least 90% of their income.
But the average beneficiary receives just $1,514 per month (roughly $18,000 per year), making it tough to survive primarily on Social Security.
Some retirees, though, collect significantly more. The maximum you can receive from Social Security is $3,790 per month -- more than $45,000 per year. To earn that much, though, there are three steps you'll need to take.
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