Want the maximum monthly Social Security benefit of $4,555? 7 things to do before retirement | The motley fool
If you think Social Security will provide a large portion of your retirement income, think again. In August, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit was $1,840. That’s only about $22,000 over a year. Fortunately, if you have earned more than average over your working life, your benefits will be above average. There is, however, …