This Hidden Social Security Rule Could Mean a Bigger Check for Those Working After Claiming Benefits
Don't overlook this key detail about how the government calculates your Social Security benefit.
Your Social Security benefit isn't set in stone once you start collecting benefits.
There are a lot of ways your benefit could change. Most seniors are familiar with the annual COLA, which increases benefits across the board to adjust for inflation each year. Some are also aware how different factors could affect your Social Security benefits.
Most of the rules regarding impacts on your monthly benefits check are straightforward and spelled out for seniors. But sometimes you need to read between the lines and find the hidden rules that could lead to a significant change in benefits.
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