Gearing Up to Claim Social Security? These 2 Rules Might Catch You by Surprise

Though Social Security has been around for a very long time, the program is loaded with complex rules that can be difficult to keep up with. If you're reaching the point where you're ready to file for benefits, it's important to be aware of Social Security's various nuances. Here are a couple of rules that may end up catching you off guard.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will allow you to work and collect Social Security at the same time. One you reach full retirement age (FRA), however, your earnings won't cause any benefits to be withheld. Or to put it another way, you can earn $500,000 a year and still receive the full monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to.

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