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 ...

As part of the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, the Social Security earnings test limits are increasing. Beneficiaries not yet at full retirement age can earn $24,480 in 2026 without affecting their ...

Earning too much while claiming Social Security benefits could subject you to the retirement earnings test. Benefits are withheld if you earn above the RET threshold, but not permanently lost. There ...

Social Security has a lot of complicated rules, and it is important for both current and future retirees to understand them. This is especially true when it comes to rules that can affect the amount ...

It’s a new year, and there are new benefit amounts that take effect at the beginning of each year as well as basic pay adjustments for federal workers under the General Schedule and cost of living ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...