Outside of his stage work, he has achieved fame as an actor, writer, and director in the film industry. With a career that now spans nearly 40 years, Sam Shepard has gained the critical regard, media attention, and iconic status enjoyed by only a rare few in American theatre. Throughout his career Shepard has amassed numerous grants, prizes, fellowships, and awards, including the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Pulitzer Prize.
The U.S. government has acknowledged that the official retirement age will to increase from 66 years. But doubts about the solvency of Social Security and the need for funding beyond the government entitlement is making the official age obsolete.
Early retirement is age 62, as defined by the Social Security Administration. Normal, or full, retirement age varies, depending on your date of birth. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 70.If you were to retire early, your Social Security benefit would be cut by 30 percent, and your spouse's benefit would fall by 35 percent.arly retirement is age 62, as defined by the Social Security Administration. Normal, or full, retirement age varies, depending on your date of birth. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 70.