This yucca blooms from April to June, and will bloom many times in its lifetime, depending on rainfall. Below left: a blossom in May of 2003. Below right: April 2004, flowers opening along Pool Wash Ridge Road: (Click on each image to enlarge it)
You can still earn income when you draw Social Security early, there are limits though. In 2014, you can earn up to $15,480 a year and receive your early Social Security payment. Over and above that threshold, your Social Security payout is reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn. In the year you reach your full Social Security age, you can earn up $3,450 a month before you reach 66, without affecting your benefits. (In that year, itâs reduced by $1 for every $3 you earn over the limit). The bottom line is if you earn more than the threshold, it doesnât make sense to take your benefit early.
Here's a look at how to predict how much you will get from Social Security in retirement. [See 10 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Checks .]. Consider the averages. In June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366.But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21.Familiarize yourself with the formula. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 highest-earning years in the workforce, and are adjusted for inflation.n June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366. But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21. Familiarize yourself with the formula.