We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

The full retirement age increases a bit each year and is determined by birth year. It was originally set at 65, but the U.S. Congress passed a law in 1983 to gradually increase this age threshold ...

According to a new study, most people believe that retirement age is 64, but that may not be the case for many people. And if you don’t know what your full retirement age is, it could cost you ...

There's no strict retirement age in the United States. Retirement savings can be accessed in your late 50 and Social Security benefits in your early 60s. Full Social Security benefits kick in at ...

Let’s follow an example. Let’s say Ed was born in December 1958, which means he’ll reach his full retirement age of 66 and 8 months in July 2025.

Your full retirement age is based on the year you were born. It used to be 65 for everyone, but because Americans are living longer, the program faces funding challenges.

When Social Security was created, the full retirement age was set at 65. However, in 1983, lawmakers amended Social Security to try to shore up the finances of the program.

Gradually raising the full retirement age to 69 years old, up from the current rule of 67 for those born in 1960 or later, would mean that individuals would get less money over their lifetime, the ...

Your full retirement age varies depending on the year you were born. Contrast this with the so-called early retirement age of 62, when people may start receiving partial Social Security benefits.

Your full retirement age is based on the year you were born. It used to be 65 for everyone, but because Americans are living longer, the program faces funding challenges.