Freedom also brought with it opportunities for self-improvement and getting ahead, and differences of class and location also fostered different kinds of religious practices and beliefs. Gradually, Southern religious life became as variegated as that in the North, with Protestant churches to suit a variety of styles.
Your full retirement age Is 67. Remember, the earliest a person can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits will remain age 62. If you start receiving retirement benefits at. 1  age 62, you will get 70% of the monthly benefit because you will be getting benefits for an additional 60 months.
However, individuals may begin taking Social Security retirement benefits early beginning at age 62. If you are younger than full retirement age, there is a limit to how much you can earn and still receive full benefits. If you earn more than $16,920 (in 2017), Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefits for each $2 you earn over the threshold. In the year you reach full retirement age, you can earn up to $44,880 (in 2017) without having a reduction in benefits. However, if you exceed $44,880 in earnings, Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefits for each $3 you earn until the month you reach full retirement age.