Because summer squash develop very rapidly after pollination, they are often picked when they are too large and overmature. They should be harvested when small and tender for best quality. Most elongated varieties are picked when they are 2 inches or less in diameter and 6 to 8 inches long.
By Investopedia AAA |. A: The maximum monthly Social Security benefit payment for a person retiring in 2014 at full retirement age is $2,642. However, the maximum allowable benefit amount is only payable to those who have the maximum taxable earnings in all their working years.
If you qualify for Social Security benefits, here's how the SSA determines the amount of your monthly check. 1. Total earnings: The SSA determines the total amount you earned in the 35 years during which you made the most money, up to a maximum amount per year.The limit is adjusted for inflation -- in 1951, the limit was $3,600. In 2015, it's $118,500. If you worked fewer than 35 years, the missing years are counted as zero.otal earnings: The SSA determines the total amount you earned in the 35 years during which you made the most money, up to a maximum amount per year. The limit is adjusted for inflation -- in 1951, the limit was $3,600. In 2015, it's $118,500.