Dream Interpretation: Dreaming of a Spider. If an eight-legged creature crawls into your dreams-- try not to cringe. I know spiders are the most common of all phobias, but these magnificent creatures are rooted very deeply in our subconscious minds. This is evident just by looking at how prevalent spiders are in mythology.
Calculating the Maximum Social Security Benefit. The maximum monthly benefit a retiree can earn depends on when he or she retires. For a worker retiring at age 66âthe current age of ânormal retirementââthe maximum monthly benefit is $2,366.
There is a financial bonus for delayed retirement. An individual reaching the full-benefit age in 2017 (66 years and 2 months old) receives a monthly benefit that is 8 percent higher for each year he or she delays collecting benefits. When the full benefit age reaches 67, benefits claimed at age 70 will be 24 percent higher because of that delay. The maximum retirement benefit in 2017 for someone who waits until age 70 to collect benefits is $3,538 a month. For more information, see: Social Security Benefits, Finances, and Policy Options: A Primer