If You're Planning to Work and Claim Social Security in 2026, Here Are Some Important Numbers You Need to Know

Everyone's retirement plans look different. Some people want to travel more; some want to take on new hobbies or embrace old ones; some want to work on passion projects; and some just want to enjoy their well-earned relaxation. Whatever the case, one thing is true for most retirees: The more money you have, the easier it is to make these things happen.And since Social Security plays a large part in most Americans' retirement finances, many try to do whatever they can to maximize their benefits, including working and continuing to earn money even after claiming benefits.If you're claiming Social Security, there's nothing wrong with continuing to earn money. However, if you file for Social Security before your full retirement age, you'll need to keep an eye on how much you earn, or you could be subject to the Social Security retirement earnings test (RET).Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool