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she added that many people in the 65 and over population are still working. It’s not unusual for social security retirement beneficiaries to work at least part of the year, she added.

“If a retirement beneficiary earns $1,680 or less a year, he’ll still get his regular check every month,” Mrs. Crumpton said. “And no matter how much his earnings add up to for the year, he can be paid a social security check for every month he earns $140 or less or performs no substantial services in self-employment.”

In addition, people 72 or older can collect social security benefits each month regardless of how much they earn.

“And, almost everyone 65 or over has health insurance protection under Medicare whether they are retired or still working,” Mrs. Crumpton said.

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