Starting in 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. Learn how ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Many Americans consider the milestone of 65 years old to be ‘retirement age.’ While 65 years might represent retirement in the minds of many, that’s not the age when most are retiring now. And it’s ...

Social Security's own language quietly nudges millions of Americans into a costly misunderstanding. The phrase "full ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...

You could increase your benefits by waiting until 67 or later to claim Social Security. Regardless of your benefit at age 65, it's probably not going to be enough to enjoy a comfortable retirement.

More than four million Americans will turn 65 this year; meanwhile, another 4.1 million will reach that milestone in 2026, and 4.1 million more in 2027. Known as "peak 65," it's the period between ...

Full retirement age (FRA) is the age in which a retiree can receive full Social Security benefits. FRA changes based on when the retiree was born. Before 1938, FRA was 65 years old. In 1983, Congress ...