Quick Read You’re allowed to work while collecting Social Security benefits. Earning too much could mean having benefits withheld. That rule only applies to certain Social Security recipients. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money A lot of people retire and have the goal to never work again. But that's not always so feasible -- or desirable. The reality is that many people struggle financially once they retire, often due to not having enough savings to sup ...