http://www.socialsecurityretirementincome.com/social-security/social-security-eligibility-qualify-for-social-security/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:33:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.socialsecurityretirementincome.com/social-security/social-security-eligibility-qualify-for-social-security/#comment-2483 kristine Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:50:47 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityretirementincome.com/?p=138#comment-2483 Jesse - yes, you are correct. You are allowed to continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you are under full retirement age, you are limited in the amount you can earn. In 2011, that amount is $14,160. If you are under full retirement age, then you will have to repay $1 for every $2 year earn over that limit. A special rule applies in the year you reach the full retirement age, and then once you actually reach your full retirement age there is no limit on the amount you can earn. For more information on working and receiving Social Security at the same time, please visit http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/whileworking.htm Jesse – yes, you are correct. You are allowed to continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you are under full retirement age, you are limited in the amount you can earn. In 2011, that amount is $14,160. If you are under full retirement age, then you will have to repay $1 for every $2 year earn over that limit. A special rule applies in the year you reach the full retirement age, and then once you actually reach your full retirement age there is no limit on the amount you can earn. For more information on working and receiving Social Security at the same time, please visit http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/whileworking.htm

]]> http://www.socialsecurityretirementincome.com/social-security/social-security-eligibility-qualify-for-social-security/#comment-2141 Jesse B Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:08:09 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityretirementincome.com/?p=138#comment-2141 In December 2011, I will be 66 years old. I have contributed to Social Security all of my adult life. I have far more than the necessary credits. I want Social Security benefits, but I do not want to retire. I will continue working well past age 66. I realize my benefits will be taxed. But, I assume I am eligibile for benefits even if I continue working and earning a salary. I do not work for the government. Am I correct that I do not have to retire to qualify for benefits? In December 2011, I will be 66 years old. I have contributed to Social Security all of my adult life. I have far more than the necessary credits. I want Social Security benefits, but I do not want to retire. I will continue working well past age 66. I realize my benefits will be taxed. But, I assume I am eligibile for benefits even if I continue working and earning a salary. I do not work for the government. Am I correct that I do not have to retire to qualify for benefits?

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