Millions of Americans who collect Social Security while continuing to work could receive larger immediate payments under a new proposal introduced by Republican lawmakers. Senator Rick Scott of Florida and Representative Greg Murphy of North Carolina introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 in April. The legislation would repeal the Social Security Retirement Earnings … Read more
Retirement may sound simple, but Social Security rules can make claiming benefits more complicated than many workers expect. One important rule can shrink a monthly benefit check if a person claims early and continues earning income from work. The rule is known as the retirement earnings test. It applies to people who claim Social Security … Read more
Working Social Security recipients could see a major financial boost under a new proposal aimed at changing how benefits are reduced for people who continue working after claiming early retirement. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina have introduced the Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act. The legislation would eliminate … Read more