Some Retirees Get $5,108 in Social Security. Here's How to Be One of Them

Imagine receiving $61,296 in annual income from the Social Security Administration. While that may sound like a pipe dream if you collect the average monthly benefit of $1,976, the reality is that some retirees actually do get $5,108 per month in Social Security benefits in 2025. This is the highest monthly check sent out to any senior collecting benefits this year.So why does this group of retirees get to collect such a huge sum of money every month from the government? Here's exactly what you would need to do to get a $5,108 monthly payment from Social Security in 2025.Social Security benefits are based on a percentage of average income over 35 years, so if you want to get a $5,108 check, you have to earn a lot of money. Specifically, you will have to earn the inflation-adjusted equivalent of $176,100 for a minimum of 35 years of your working life.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool