About Social Security’s “First Year Rule”

Should I claim Social Security now?

Lifestyle

May 3, 2023

Dear Rusty: I’m considering filing for my SS at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I’m working full time and would like to continue earning until I meet the $21,240 limit for this year. When does the $21,240 limit go into effect? Does it start after receiving my first SS benefit deposit? Or does Social Security go by my year-to-date earnings starting on January 1st?

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LaSalle Parish Takes Softball Centerstage

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 7, 2025

LaSalle Parish was the talk of the LHSAA State Softball Tournament in Sulphur this past weekend, as both the LaSalle Lady Tigers and the Jena Lady Gia...

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Jena Lady Giants State Runner-Up

May 7, 2025

B:LaSalle Lady Tigers State Champ. 2025, Photo Gallery...

Mission Accomplished: State Champions Once Again

State Champions Once Again

By Coach Greg Jones Sports Writer

May 7, 2025

State Champions Once Again The LaSalle Lady Tigers are once again state champions of the Division IV Non-Select softball world and allowed them to mar...

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More Projects Underway at Parish Schools

By Craig Franklin Editor

May 7, 2025

LaSalle Parish schools continue to receive upgrades as major renovation projects remain the focus on the LaSalle Parish School Board. During last week...

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Newspaper Wins Awards at LPA Contest

Staff Report The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal

May 7, 2025

The Jena Times Olla-Tullos-Urania Signal won 20 awards (four more than last year) at the Louisiana Press Association’s (LPA) Better Newspaper Competit...

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National Day of Prayer Held

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May 7, 2025

Several LaSalle Parish residents attended events Thursday, May 1, as part of the National Day of Prayer. In Jena, residents met on the lawn of the La-...