http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022819097 DainBramaged (37,681 posts)
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Today is the day I could officially retire and collect SS
My Father and Brother both died before they could. Or wanted to.
Today is the day I am officially an old man.
Today is the day I never ever expected to reach.
Today I realize the two minute warning is fast approaching and I missed a lot of life's half-time show.
But I helped raise a beautiful brilliant daughter (who is on her way to Columbia for an accelerated masters' degree), saved a LOT of furbabies, and made a whole bunch of folks smile for one reason or the other. I also lost a whole lot of friends who I never expected to outlive and I miss them and the fact they aren't here to celebrate with me.
I made it.
And the Republicans can't take that away from me.
See ya later.
They died to get away from you.
HockeyMom (10,664 posts)
27. My Brother-in-law is 70
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still working, and not collecting either SS or Medicare. He doesn't make a lot of money, but just likes his job. If a person wants and can continue to work, why not? Should be up to the individual, not forced either way.
Stop trying to fit into the conservation when you're an idiot. It make you look DUmb.
RebelOne (26,734 posts)
39. I did. I collected SS at 65 and continued working
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until I was 71. And then I was laid off. It was nice while it lasted. I had a paycheck and a SS check. And you do not have to pay taxes on SS.
Another one ready for the worms.
LiberalLoner (5,317 posts)
13. Congratulations! You are a wonderful person who has made the world better by
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Being here, and I hope your remaining time before you go to a better place will be full of smiles and victories and loving moments!
And will be even better when he's gone.
DesertFlower (8,703 posts)
56. congratulations. i started collecting
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social security disability when i was 50 -- had to really fight for it. when i reached age 65 and 8 months (my full retirement age) it turned into regular social security at the same amount.
last year my husband passed and my SS went up about $700 because i'm getting survivor benefits.
Your husband is happier now.