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Tom Rinaldo

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3. Could be, but most make less, often much less

Reply to MrYikes (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 03:31 PM

Dec 2012

And peak earning years have a huge impact on the amount that you qualify for. Ages 55 to 65 used to be high earning years, a byproduct of the seniority system to a large extent. The norm now is shifting rapidly. 55 to 65 arre becoming low income years for many who get laid off from good jobs and end up having to virtually beg to be hired by anyone.

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Weaker Unions = Lower Pay = Smaller Social Security Checks [View all] Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 OP

= France 1789 onehandle Dec 2012 #1

I asked once and I think I was told that $2600 was the top monthly amount paid. MrYikes Dec 2012 #2

Could be, but most make less, often much less Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #3

You are correct. The low number is $615, I believe. MrYikes Dec 2012 #4

I am now collecting social security and just wish I was receiving $2600. RebelOne Dec 2012 #6

just yesterday PETRUS Dec 2012 #5

I'm glad to hear that Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #7