Gerdi is considering going back to work and wants to know how much she can earn before she will lose any Social Security benefits?

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Gerdi is considering going back to work and wants to know how much she can earn before she will lose any Social Security benefits?  

Karl's mother, Gerdi, age 62, was widowed four years ago when her husband died at
age 60. Her only income is $600 a month from Social Security and $500 a month from
Karl and June. She does not spend the $600 from Social Security; she deposits it in her
money market account. She lives about 100 miles from Karl and June.
Transcribed Image Text:Karl's mother, Gerdi, age 62, was widowed four years ago when her husband died at age 60. Her only income is $600 a month from Social Security and $500 a month from Karl and June. She does not spend the $600 from Social Security; she deposits it in her money market account. She lives about 100 miles from Karl and June.
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