Thinking About Unretiring? Make Sure You Don’t Make These Three Social Security Mistakes

Due to growing prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, retired Americans are feeling pressured to return to work. However, returning to work while receiving Social Security payments may have consequences. We’ll look at the challenges faced by retirees and what they may do to ensure that their Social Security benefits are secure.

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What Retirees Have to Say

Many retirees are considering returning to work to keep up with costs. According to a recent CNBC All-America poll, 68% of pensioners stated they would consider stepping out of retirement. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 62% of retirees reported leaving their employment sooner than intended.

Some elderly Americans are also taking advantage of their retirement benefits early. According to a Nationwide Retirement Institute survey, more than one-quarter (26%) of Baby Boomers who aren’t already receiving Social Security payments want to file for benefits early while continuing to work.

There are more options for elderly Americans looking for jobs. In the middle of 2022, the labor market continued to show expansion signals. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) nonfarm payroll employment data, 528,000 jobs were added in July 2022.

Unretiring While Receiving Social Security Benefits

Returning to work while receiving Social Security benefits will enhance your monthly earnings in the short run. It would also allow you to keep up with your costs without the danger of falling behind.

In the long term, you should establish arrangements before working while collecting Social Security payments. If you don’t, you may face an earnings penalty. As a result, your Social Security income will be reduced.

Avoid These Three Social Security Mistakes

Before you commit to unretirement, you should think about a few things. You must know your FRA to receive full Social Security payments. The FRA range is 66 to 67, depending on your birth year between 1955 and 1959.

Make sure you know your FRA to avoid a Social Security penalty if you decide to work simultaneously.

When making a final choice, avoid the following three Social Security mistakes:

Failure to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) before returning to work. Inform the SSA that you are returning to work so that they may help you alter your benefit. While lowering your pay may not sound appealing, it’ll help you avoid an earnings penalty.

Claiming Social Security benefits too early. Filing at 62 if you don’t meet the FRA will keep you from receiving full Social Security payments. If you find yourself in this position, you have 12 months from your Social Security application date to withdraw. Alternatively, you might pay the SSA all of the benefits you received to get full benefits when you’re eligible at 66 or 67.

Uncertainty about your Social Security benefits estimate. Understanding how much money you expect from Social Security is critical for retirement planning. 

In Conclusion

Social Security payments are crucial to everyone’s financial well-being in retirement. It’s critical that you receive full benefits for all of your hard work throughout your career. If you intend to work again while receiving Social Security payments, you must notify the SSA. Doing this will help you stay on track.

Tips for a Financially Secure Retirement

Retirement planning may be a daunting task. Many of us aren’t equipped to deal with it on our own. Having a financial advisor that’ll guide you through this journey might be a great help. Get started now if you’re ready to locate an adviser who can help you reach your financial objectives.

Knowing your retirement age might help you manage your savings. You want to ensure that you’re saving at the appropriate rate to sustain yourself in the future. That may necessitate taking advantage of your employer’s 401(k) matching scheme. Essentially, it is money owed to you that can help with your long-term savings.

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I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, where I learned the concepts of hard work and the value of a dollar. I spent years in Boy Scouts and achieved the honor of Eagle Scout. I graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Chicago and spent a few years managing restaurants. I then started working in financial services and insurance helping families prepare for the high cost of college for their children. After spending years in the insurance industry, I moved to Arizona and started working with Federal Employees offing education and options on their benefits. I became a Financial Advisor / Fiduciary to further help people properly plan for the future. I enjoy cooking and traveling in my free time.

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