Q & A
What’s the Effect of Income after My Full Retirement Age?
Full Question: If I am at full retirement age and paid per diem and hourly wages, how does the per diem affect my Social Security?
Answer: There is no earnings test after you reach full retirement, so earning money by the hour or per diem has no effect on your benefits.
Source: Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes Contributor
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