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Dinosaur Auction Tax Puzzle
A Montana rancher's $6-9m dinosaur sale could trigger Social Security tax penalties without counting against his earnings test.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Dallas Startup Valuation Soars
A Dallas startup's valuation jumped 33% to $6.4 billion, but stock options can drastically alter Social Security benefits.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Trade War Cuts Auto Worker's Week to Three Days
Social Security ignores state payments that fill wage gaps for Michigan auto workers under Work Share.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security Check Replacement ETFs
Three ETFs replace Social Security withholdings for earners over 63.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security Boost for Ironworkers
An ironworker returning to work after claiming Social Security early can stop checks now but raise them later.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m
Ernst & Young Bonus Timing Triggers Social Security Rule
63-year-old Ernst & Young employees get $100m bonuses that Social Security counts in the year earned, not received.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Christmas Trees and Social Security Rules
A 63-year-old tree grower’s extra season can shift Social Security earnings counts.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security Withholds Checks If You Earn Too Much
Retirees earning over $24,480 yearly face Social Security withholding until full retirement age
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Washington's Apple Harvest Boosts Social Security
63-year-olds can work three months in Washington's $2 billion apple harvest without losing Social Security benefits
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Factory Jobs Boom While Social Security Checks Pause
Manufacturers are hiring experienced workers at record rates, but taking a comeback job at 63 can temporarily halt your Social Security benefits.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m