How to Maximize Social Security Benefits

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This Social Security Claiming Strategy Could Be the Best Way for Couples to Maximize Their Benefits

If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out when you reach full retirement age, which will range between 66 and 67 for most readers depending on when you were born. Still, waiting to claim benefits until you reach that threshold could be worth it for some.

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What do we know about the increase in Social Security benefits in 2026? How is it affected by the Government Shutdown?

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7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

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This Is a Key Way to Increase Social Security -- but Not Everyone Can Do It

If you want a larger Social Security check, you can guarantee yourself one by waiting to claim benefits as long as possible until age 70. Retirees have a full retirement age when they become ...

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Social Security, Government Shutdown

7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

This Is a Key Way to Increase Social Security -- but Not Everyone Can Do It

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