On Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 8:27:26 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > I'm not 62 yet, so the jury's still out. BTW, I will be 66.5 before
> > I can qualify for Social Security.
>
> Cindy, just for your knowledge, every american can start getting Social
> Security at age 62 (as it stands now). It's the full retirement that
> goes by age. You must be 56-57 right now if you can't get full
> retirement until your age of 66.5.

I'm 59. ssa.gov told me 66.5. I plan to retire some time between
67 and 70. I'm in no hurry, since I sit at a desk all day. The
tricky part will be staying useful as a programmer.

Oh, sure, I'd love to win the lottery and retire right now, but
that's hardly an investment plan.

Cindy Hamilton