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What Happens to Your Social Security Payment When You Take a Work Break

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Geoff Schmidt

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  1. Jeff – you have been very helpful, and I thank you for helping me learn about SS & retirement.

    The day I filed for SS benefits, I got notification that a contract I had been pursuing for a year was going to be approved. No income for a year, and now I stand to make >$150k. So now I’m in a position of SS benefits are due to start next month, but I’m technically working and will be continuing to contribute to SS.

    I’m confused as to what is going to happen. HELP! Thanks so much!

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