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Will Making a Little Money Affect My Social Security Benefits?

If I make a little money writing magazine articles, does that affect my Social Security benefits? I am 72 years old. I have been receiving retirement benefits since age 66.

Susan,
No, making a little money will not affect your Social Security benefits since you are past your full retiement age.

Thanks,
Mike

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Jul 29 2016 - 8:30pm
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