Depends if you claimed at 62 or 65, but this should get you some basic tips. http://www.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/retirement/articles/2009/06/22/6-ways-to-maximize-your-social-security-payout.html?PageNr=1
Why are my SS benefits reduced because on my income
The earnings test amount before you reach your FULL retirement age (FRA) the amount would be 14,160.
If you have no other income except normal Social Security benefits, you will not have to pay any income taxes. This is also to note that you are not receiving any other retirement income, interest income, etc.
does rental income count against ss income limits
Yes, you have to pay taxes on your retirement at a rate determined by your retirement income, which should be much lower than your working income. Yes, you have to pay taxes on your retirement at a rate determined by your retirement income, which should be much lower than your working income.
"AARP does offer a retirement income calculator. This calculator is found under AARP's ""Planning Retirement Income"" and the calculator is located right there."
Yes and it is very possible that some of the retirement income could be taxable income on your income tax return.
Yes and it is possible for some of the retirement income to be taxable income in Virginia.
Federal retirement distribution that a taxpayer receives during the year is NOT earned income for the year. The amounts are retirement benefits.
There is no income limit once you're over the Full Retirement Age. If you are 67, you're over that limit today - Full Retirement Age for folks born between 1943 and 1954 is 66. In addition, 401(k) distributions are not considered "earnings" for the purpose of the earnings limit for Social Security benefits. Earnings counted toward the earnings limit (for those under Full Retirement Age) includes wages and self-employment income.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974
Yes, a retirement income calculator can estimate your monthly income. If you would like to estimate your monthly income from your yearly income, you need to divide that figure by twelve.