I know I still have to pay taxes on my SS....and yes I did set it up for direct deposit to my checking account. But thanks for the info. and advice.
I filed about 3 weeks ago, I did so On Line, no standing around or trying to find a parking space in the town. After a week or so I received a phone call to go over the information I had sent in, and was able to ask some questions. One week later I received in the mail a print out of what I had filed for and confirmation that my checks would be sent to my bank. Now I have to wait until April to get my first one but it will include rectoactive to when I filed.
I hate the whole idea of receiving money I did not work for, ---Yes I know 45 years of paying into the system but still nothing in my life beats the satisfaction of receiving a pay check knowing I did more for it then just get old.
I have no idea where I get this from, everyone in my family celebrated when they retired, they think I am an odd ball in the family.
Yet, getting say a gift card to buy a t.v. is a nice surprise, but, when one has to put away change every week to be able to afford one, then after all the months of savings and anticipation of the big day and you know you did it your self, there is a sense of pride in what you accomplished.
Sort of like building ones own boat, the pride in it and workmans ship.. One can just go out and buy a boat but it is not the same thing.