straw platt. c. 1750, a record, quoted in The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography (1931): The versatility of his craftsmanship is likewise evidenced by the inventory which included 8Â½ Doz. Walking Sticks & Rodds and 3Â½ Doz. Straw Hatts, some platt &c..
At age 62, your benefit amount is about 25 percent lower than your full benefit at age 66. If you delay receiving your Social Security until age 70, the monthly amount is 32 percent more than you would get at full retirement age. From 62 to 70, that comes to a monthly increase of $570 or $6,840 a year.
Whether you are Basic or MIP, you can take an early reduced retirement as early as age 55 if you have at least 15 but less than 30 years of service. Your pension amount is permanently reduced by one-half of one percent for each month and fraction of a month you take your pension before age 60 (6 percent per year).