Yes, You Can Work and Claim Social Security -- but Here's Why You May Not Want to
Picture this: You've waited decades to claim Social Security benefits and you're finally ready to sign up. Yet you feel as though you don't have enough saved and invested to allow you to completely quit the workforce and still live comfortably. So you decide to work and claim your benefit checks at the same time.The program allows you to do this, but it might not be your best move. There are three key drawbacks to collecting Social Security while you're still working that you need to be aware of before you make that call.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Picture this: You've waited decades to claim Social Security benefits and you're finally ready to sign up. Yet you feel as though you don't have enough saved and invested to allow you to completely quit the workforce and still live comfortably. So you decide to work and claim your benefit checks at the same time.
The program allows you to do this, but it might not be your best move. There are three key drawbacks to collecting Social Security while you're still working that you need to be aware of before you make that call.
Image source: Getty Images.
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