Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the program's full retirement age will complete its long climb to 67 ...

Nov 23, 2025 · The age at which individuals can claim full benefits directly impacts financial security. For decades, the full retirement age was 65, but legislative changes gradually increased it.

5 days ago · Starting in 2026, the normal retirement age for Social Security benefits will increase to 67 for Americans born in 1960 or later.

2 days ago · New terms for Social Security claiming ages Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits starts at age 62.

Jan 2, 2025 · The current full retirement age is 67 years old for people attaining age 62 in 2025. (The age for Medicare eligibility remains at 65.) Refer to Benefits By Year Of Birth for more information. …

Jun 6, 2025 · KEY TAKEAWAYS The full retirement age rises to 66 years and 10 months in 2025 for those born in 1959 FRA will reach 67 for people born in 1960 and later Claiming before FRA reduces …

May 14, 2025 · A new retirement age rule begins in November 2025 for millions of Americans. Here's how your birth year affects your benefits.

Jan 2, 2025 · The retirement age refers to when seniors are able to receive monthly benefits for the full amount of money they are entitled to.