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Roughly one-fifth of self-described retirees still work full- or part-time, according to a 2024 survey fromT.
Rowe Price, while another 7% are looking for employment.
Nearly half (48%) of those working in retirement said they do it for financial reasons.
A similar percentage (45%) choose to work for social and emotional benefits.
That rises to $32,000 if youre married and filing a joint return.
Depending on your income, up to 85% of your benefits could be taxable.
Another thing to consider is the SSAsearnings test, which reduces your benefits before you reach full retirement age.
For 2025, the limit for recipients not reaching FRA is $23,400.
Here are six part-time jobs to consider if youre retired butstill want to work.
The job is not physically demanding and many businesses hire part-time help for the role.
Customer Service Agent
This job mainly involves answering customer queries and helping them resolve problems.
This is considered an age-friendly job that offers flexible schedules and is not too physically demanding.
Tutor
Tutors help students and others with their coursework and usually work flexible hours.
you’re able to look for tutor positions on sites such asPreply,Varsity TutorsandTutor.com.
Average wages are based on anAARPanalysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.
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