Each of North Carolinaâs nine large counties posted over-the-year wage increases in December 2015. Durham County had the highest average weekly wage among the stateâs largest counties ($1,278), followed by Mecklenburg County ($1,204), and Wake County ($1,071).
Applications for Social Security benefits can only be processed a maximum of four months before benefits are scheduled to begin. Thus, the earliest you can apply is age 61 and 9 months, and you can expect to receive your first payment four months later, the month after your birthday.
Whether you wish to begin receiving benefits before, at or after FRA, you can-and should-specify the month you want your first check sent. This is done when you fill out your initial application for Social Security, regardless whether you do this online or in person.