Investment income won't affect Social Security check

Q:  Will my IRA withdrawal reduce my Social Security check? – Name not given A: Social Security does not count pension payments, annuities, or the ...

August 24, 2023
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Q:  Will my IRA withdrawal reduce my Social Security check? – Name not given A: Social Security does not count pension payments, annuities, or the interest or dividends from your savings and investments as earnings. They do not lower your Social Security retirement benefits. This also includes Required Minimum Withdrawals from IRA accounts. – Nancy Hecht Q: My husband and I are trying to plan for retirement but aren't sure how to go about it.  My sister-in-law suggested we just assume we'll live on 4% of our money.

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