Why the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

Why the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

The maximum monthly Social Security check in 2022 is $4,194. In fact, getting a monthly payment anywhere near $4,194 is a fantasy for the majority of Americans. There are two things you'd need to do -- both of which are really hard to accomplish -- in order to receive such a large Social Security payment.