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.
When should you apply for Social Security? Retirement planning is complicated, beginning with the decision about when to begin taking your Social Security benefits. On one hand, if you need the money and donât expect to live into your 80s, it is tempting to take Social Security as early as possible â at age 62 â to benefit from the income stream. On the other hand, you can increase your monthly payment considerably by waiting until age 70.