In 2024, the maximum monthly benefit is $3,822 for someone who files at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 66. The maximum benefit for those who qualify and delay claiming until age 70 is $4,873.2 The Social Security Administration's cost of living benefit increase for 2025 ...
Full retirement age (FRA) is the age when you can claim your standard Social Security benefit, or yourprimary insurance amount (PIA), fromSocial Security. Your PIA is the standard amount you can expect to receive based on your inflation-adjusted average wages earned throughout your career. Ful...