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.
What is the Social Security Retirement Age? Social Security's full-benefit retirement age is increasing gradually because of legislation passed by Congress in 1983. Traditionally, the full benefit age was 65, and early retirement benefits were first available at age 62, with a permanent reduction to 80 percent of the full benefit amount. Currently, the full benefit age is 66 for people born in 1943-1954, and it will gradually rise to 67 for those born in 1960 or later.