LUCKENBACH, TX. LUCKENBACH, TEXAS. Luckenbach is a scenic community in southeastern Gillespie County with strong musical associations. The site was settled in the late 1840s and early 1850s by German farmers, among them the brothers Jacob Luckenbach and August Luckenbach. Jacob was a veteran of the Texas Revolution.
Four months before your 65th birthday. Go to the Social Security site and look under FAQs in the top right corner. Taken for the Social Security site: How soon can I apply for retirement benefits Updated 05/06/2011 10:15 AM | ID# 1845 How far in advance can I apply for my Social Security retirement benefits? To apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you must be at least 61 years and 9 months of age and want your benefits to start in the next three months. Even if you are not ready to retire, you should still sign up for Medicare four months before your 65th birthday.
Early retirement. If you take your Social Security at 62, your monthly payments will be permanently reduced between 20% and 30%, depending on your date of birth. By retiring at 62, you will get payments for a longer period of time but with fewer dollars than if you had waited until normal retirement age of 65 plus.ontact Social Security three months before the month in which you want to file for retirement benefits. There are three ways to apply for retirement benefits: 1  File your claim at any Social Security office. 2  Call 1-800-772-1213 between 7 am and 7 pm ET Monday through Friday.