Social Security Benefits

Not sure of your precise question, but earnings above a certain low level will cause your SS benefit to be reduced by one dollar for every two dollars earned. That sounds about suicidal to me. Also, much of the SS benefit will be taxed. If I were in your position, I would revoke my application. Not saying what you should do, of course, but that's what I would do.

I believe the earnings limit was around 15,000. I think it is somewhat higher this year.

Roger bees correct here.

Why did you apply for benefits when you are working and your benefits would be reduced due to large earnings?

Wait until you are 70. You can make as much as you want then without penalty.

With the way things are going with the Federal government, I think it is better to collect early even if you still want to work at regular jobs or have a considerable income coming in. No telling what will happen in the next few years with social security benefits. It could be gone.

Maybe, but there's a heck of a penalty based on a guess.