Knowing when to take Social Security is one of the most important decisions you can make for your future.

Another important point to consider when making this decision is what counts as income. Does retirement income count as income for Social Security? According to this great piece from Yahoo Finance, it doesn’t — but working while claiming could reduce your maximum benefit amount.

Check out their great guide to understand how retirement income could impact your benefits. With more seniors working longer and even choosing to un-retire, it’s crucial to know how all these numbers line up.

We hope you find their take on this important topic very informative. For more featured posts and content covering Social Security as well as retirement planning, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.