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Here's the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2025, and Exactly How to Get It

The maximum Social Security benefit can give you over $60,000 per year in retirement income.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Jan 21, 2025 at 5:12AM EST

With the 2025 Social Security COLA now in effect, the maximum possible benefit for retirees has increased. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what the maximum benefit is, and the three things you would need to do in order to get it.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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