Introduction If you’re collecting Social Security retirement benefits and still working—or planning to—in 2026, the Social Security Administration has updated key rules that could directly impact how much you keep from your monthly checks. The retirement earnings test, which temporarily reduces benefits for those under full retirement age (FRA) who earn above certain thresholds, sees higher limits this year thanks to wage growth adjustments. These changes allow many early retirees and part-time workers to earn more without facing as much … Continue reading The Rules Are Changing in 2026 for Working While Receiving Social Security