SS recipients get a cost of living raise every year. The increase for 2026 is 2.8%. That's how you get a raise once you start collecting. You can start collecting as early as 62. But, the longer you wait the more you get, especially so if you keep working and keep putting in. I started at 65. Wife worked till 66 and 1/2. You can wait as long as 70, maybe more. I think the Govt. forces you to start collecting somewhere over the age of 70.
They absolutely do not get a cost of living increase (raise) every year. Most recently these years had no increase
Your first step is done. Having been through a few myself, just follow Docs orders and be as active as they tell you you can. Sitting around to much will make your muscles stiff. And get some good reading material if your a reader. Because TV brings down the intellect
…. Well men …. I’m goin to hit the sack… get my 3 hours…make that hour and a half ride down to the outskirts of Houston and deal with whatever comes my way
…. No sir … they’d be disowned and they know it lol
… I do know I have a big meeting in the morning .. and the director of hr is a colored woman that’s been after me since the investment people took over
… I don’t think she likes the way I look … I am smarter than her… but she has the backing of a checked box
… still hitting order delivery dates and revenue numbers are good
…. Pray I get some sleep and bite my tongue come mornin uncle Swamp lol
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