It Pays to Work in Retirement -- Despite the Drawbacks Involved

It Pays to Work in Retirement -- Despite the Drawbacks Involved

You'll often hear that working in retirement is a mixed bag, financially speaking. On the one hand, you get to earn money that can boost your retirement income and give more spending power. Plus, if you work and file for Social Security before reaching full retirement age, you'll risk having some of those benefits withheld if your earnings exceed a certain threshold.