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Because the additional income limits are completely abolished, early retirees can now work more on the side. This can be worthwhile, but there are also disadvantages.
MRetire as early as possible: That sounds tempting at first and is a dream for many. But not everyone can afford it – especially now that everything is becoming more expensive. And not everyone wants to quit if they could. After all, the job is still fun for many, even in old age. With the new year it becomes more attractive to combine both.
The coalition actually wanted to get early retirees to work more. But now it can lead to more people taking early retirement. Because for many it is now worthwhile to apply for early retirement and work on the side, either full-time or part-time. Because now there is a hurdle that has made it unattractive so far: those who continue to work no longer have to fear that their pension will be reduced as a result. That was the case before Corona. During the pandemic, the additional earnings limits were raised sharply, now they are being completely abolished.