The Special Earnings Rule currently provides a unique advantage for Social Security beneficiaries. It allows you to receive a full benefit check for any month you are considered 'retired,' regardless ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. I’ll admit, this topic can be confusing. First, let's start ...

Earning income in retirement can reduce your Social Security, but income earned before retirement doesn't count. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Collecting Social Security doesn’t mean you have to stop working — but how much you earn can affect your benefits. If you’re below full retirement age (FRA), there’s a limit to what you can make ...

If you've ever sat through a retirement planning seminar or scrolled through personal finance advice online, you've probably heard the golden rule: delay claiming Social Security as long as possible, ...

You can work and collect Social Security in many cases, but there are some rules. The Social Security earnings test dictates how your benefits could be withheld. If you’ve already reached full ...

Many people want to claim Social Security at 62 when they first become eligible. Some older workers also want to continue earning some income while collecting Social Security. Senior workers may not ...

When one retiree left his job in last August and applied for Social Security at age 63 and 5 months, he thought he was doing everything by the book. In a post on Reddit, he shared that his first check ...

Retiring and claiming Social Security benefits is a major financial milestone, but it can also come with confusing rules, especially if you retire mid-year. One of the most important yet often ...