Retirees can continue working while receiving Social Security benefits, but there are important considerations to keep in mind. Claiming benefits before full retirement age and earning over a certain amount can result in benefits being reduced through the Social Security retirement earnings test (RET). However, the withheld amount is gradually added back to benefits once full retirement age is reached. Understanding these rules is crucial for maximizing earnings while working in retirement.
Former US President Barack Obama has offered his support to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began on May 2 after talks with studios broke down. Obama, whose daughter Malia is a writer on Amazon Prime Video's Swarm, said he hoped the creative people behind the entertainment industry would be treated fairly and compensated for their work. The WGA is currently in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
"Working: What We Do All Day" is a new Netflix documentary series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground. The series explores the evolution of labor and the erosion of the middle class through the lens of service work, middle management, knowledge work, and executive leadership. Obama serves as the narrator and on-camera host, interacting with the subjects and sharing his views on what work is and should be. While the series advances an uncontroversial ideal for how jobs can provide sustenance and meaning, it also raises questions about Obama's own track record in office and the role of corporations in shaping the modern workforce.
Former US President Barack Obama has released a trailer for his new Netflix documentary series, "Working: What We Do All Day," which follows his experiences with everyday American workers and touches on issues of race, democracy, and civil rights. The four-part series, produced by Obama's private studio Higher Ground, launches in May and is his first film production. The Obamas' partnership with Netflix is valued at around $100 million, and their content will be available to all 125 million members in 190 countries.
Former President Barack Obama is set to narrate a new Netflix docuseries titled "Working: What We Do All Day," which explores the meaning and value of work. Inspired by Studs Terkel's book "Working," the four-part series features Obama speaking with people from various industries about their jobs. The series is set to premiere on May 17 and is produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by the Obamas.
