## Does Selling Your House Count as Income for Social Security? Here's What Retirees Need to Know
When retirees contemplate selling their home, one pressing concern often surfaces: will this windfall jeopardize their Social Security checks? The answer hinges on which Social Security program you're receiving—and it's more nuanced than a simple yes or no.
## How Home Sale Proceeds Are Treated Under Social Security Rules
The Social Security Administration clarifies an important distinction: proceeds from selling a house do not qualify as earned income under Social Security's earnings test. This m
When retirees contemplate selling their home, one pressing concern often surfaces: will this windfall jeopardize their Social Security checks? The answer hinges on which Social Security program you're receiving—and it's more nuanced than a simple yes or no.
## How Home Sale Proceeds Are Treated Under Social Security Rules
The Social Security Administration clarifies an important distinction: proceeds from selling a house do not qualify as earned income under Social Security's earnings test. This m