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You Must Do These 2 Things If You Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit at 62

It's a feat few manage to pull off.

You Must Do These 2 Things If You Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit at 62

You Must Do These 2 Things If You Want the Maximum Social Security Benefit at 62

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

You've probably heard that claiming Social Security at 62 shrinks your benefits, but that doesn't mean all early claimers take home tiny checks. The maximum benefit for 62-year-olds in 2026 is $2,969 per month. That's quite a bit higher than the average Social Security benefit for all seniors.

There are only two things you have to do to earn this amount. But only a lucky few manage to pull them off.

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