Social Security Earnings Limits: What You Need to Know

0:00On March 25th, if you've reached your full retirement age, usually around 67, you can work as much as you want without losing a dime of your social security benefits. But if you're claiming early, say at 62, your earnings from a job could temporarily cut your monthly check. Only wages from work count toward those limits, whether you're employed or self-employed. Things like interest, dividends, pensions, or annuities don't factor in at all. Many folks start benefits early to get cash flowing sooner, but that means watching your paycheck size closely until full retirement age. The reductions sting in the moment, yet they often frustrate people who didn't plan for it. For 2026, you can earn up to $24,480 a year before age 67 without any hit. Go over that, and benefits drop by $1 for every $2 extra. In the year you hit full retirement age, the limit jumps to $65,160, with $1 with

1:00held for every $3. Dollars above. Those temporary cuts come back as higher payments later through a benefit recalculation, so it's smart to check the rules and keep working if you need. 2. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the Story.