July 11, 2026

Elon Musk is The World’s First Trillionaire. Here’s How Big His Future Social Security Benefit Will Be

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Elon Musk just crossed into trillionaire territory, but the same Social Security rules that apply to everyday workers will determine his retirement check. The number that comes out of that formula is almost comically at odds with his wealth.