Can I trade in stocks while I am getting my social security benefits?

Question

Can I trade in stocks while I am getting my social security benefits?

Answer 1

Yes.  Income from speculative risks(a.k.a. investing, gambling, etc) will not affect your social security eligibility.

Answer 2

Yes, you can but part of your Social security benefits may be taxable if you derive income from those trades, when you do your income taxes.

Answer 3

You sure can, and you won't be the only on doing it.

And don't ever let anyone tell you not to do it

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

of course

Answer 6

Sure. You are not limited concerning securities transactions.

Answer 7

How else are SS recipients supposed to spend their time besides playing bingo and bridge and bird watching?