Retirement

General Retirement Questions

1. Will you lower my Social Security benefits if I get a pension from work not covered by Social Security?
2. What is the average monthly benefit for a retired worker?
3. What is the maximum Social Security retirement benefit payable?
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Retirement Planning

1. Can I voluntarily suspend my retirement benefits to earn delayed retirement credits?
2. Can I apply only for spouse’s benefits and delay filing for my own retirement benefit to earn delayed retirement credits?
3. How can I plan for retirement?

Earnings Effect on Retirement Benefits

1. What happens if I work and get Social Security retirement benefits?
2. Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase if I have additional earnings?
3. What is the special rule about earnings in the first year of retirement?
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