Consider a second job
When calculating your benefits, the SSA refers to the earnings you’ve had up to a certain maximum amount each year. For example, for 2019, that number is $132,900. Therefore, if you earn less than that, you could boost your Social Security benefits by taking on a second job. You can even be self-employed; it will still count when it comes to your Social Security because of the self-employment taxes you’ll owe.
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