Ask Rusty – Will work earnings affect my Social Security at age 80?

  • Ask Rusty – Will work earnings affect my Social Security at age 80?
    Ask Rusty – Will work earnings affect my Social Security at age 80?

    Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it?

    Signed: Spry Octogenarian.

    Dear Spry Octogenarian: Since you have already reached your full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security’s purposes, y…