Without digging under the surface, you might assume that full retirement age (FRA) is the age at which you’re supposed to officially retire and start collecting your Social Security benefits. But in ...

Most Americans may consider the standard retirement age to be 65, but the so-called "full retirement age" for Social Security is already older than that — and it's about to hit an even higher age in ...

The full retirement age (FRA) — that is, the age when you can collect your full monthly Social Security benefit — used to be 65 for most people. Now, if you were born in 1960 or later, the FRA is 67.

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

Social Security’s full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone turning 66 next year or later. The later full retirement age delays penalty-free work options while collecting Social Security.

Social Security’s full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security before age 67 now results in permanent benefit reductions. Delayed retirement ...

Doing what's popular isn't always the best choice. Since January 1940, Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for aging workers who could no longer do so for themselves. According ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 years old each year through 2027, but to receive full Social Security benefits, that’s not quite old enough. In 1983, Congress passed a law to gradually ...

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Be Aware: How Far $1.5 Million in Retirement Savings Plus ...