how old do you have to be to retire and draw social security
You are allowed to continue working and still receive Social Security benefits. However, if you are under full retirement age, you are limited in the amount you can earn. In 2011, that amount is $14,160. If you are under full retirement age, then you will have to repay $1 for every $2 year earn over that limit.A special rule applies in the year you reach the full retirement age, and then once you actually reach your full retirement age there is no limit on the amount you can earn.arin â The earliest you can collect Social Security retirement benefits is age 62. Unfortunately, the number of years you have been working and/or your current employment status have no affect on when you can start collecting retirement benefits.