how much income can you make when collecting social security
The Social Security retirement benefit schedule for people born between 1943 and 1954. Chart by author. Data source: Social Security Administration. Utilizing an FRA of 66 years, as an example, gives us three scenarios to determine whether you can work and also receive Social Security benefits. 1  1. Filed for benefits before FRA: If you file for Social Security benefits before reaching your FRA, the SSA limits your full-year earnings ability to $16,920 as of 2017.