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Retirees with six-figure incomes get the largest share of social security benefits

New Social Security Administration data shows retirees with the highest lifetime earnings continue to receive the largest monthly retirement benefits. The figures also show wide differences by state, with higher average checks in parts of the Northeast and West.

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Retirees with six-figure incomes get the largest share of social security benefits

New Social Security Administration data shows retirees with the highest lifetime earnings continue to receive the largest monthly retirement benefits. The figures also show wide differences by state, with higher average checks in parts of the Northeast and West.

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New Social Security Administration data shows retirees with the highest lifetime earnings continue to receive the largest monthly retirement benefits. The figures also show wide differences by state, with higher average checks in parts of the Northeast and West.

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