Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- remains one of its most popular, but not all those applying at this age are retired. Many choose to stay in the workforce while receiving checks, either out of financial necessity or because they enjoy working.

But this complicates your Social Security benefit calculation. Your checks are based on your income throughout your working years, which means your salary while on Social Security could affect your monthly checks. Here's what you need to know.

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