adjective, fouler, foulest. 1. grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell. 2. containing or characterized by offensive or noisome matter: foul air; foul stagnant water. 3. filthy or dirty, as places, receptacles, clothes, etc.
The maximum monthly Social Security benefit payment for a person retiring in 2016 at full retirement age is $2,639. However, the maximum allowable benefit amount is only payable to those who had the maximum taxable earnings for at least 35 working years.
A maximum family benefit is payable on a Social Security record. Generally, no more than the established maximum can be paid to a family, regardless of the number of beneficiaries entitled on that Social Security record.