Social Security Full Retirement Age Reaches 67: What It Means for Americans

The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits—the point at which you can claim 100% of your calculated monthly benefit—has been gradually increasing since 1983 reforms aimed at stabilizing the program’s finances amid longer life expectancies. This change culminates in 2026, when the FRA hits 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, effectively … Read more

Social Security Full Retirement Age Hits 67: Seven Must-Know Updates for Your 2025–2026 Retirement Planning

If you were born in 1960 or later, congratulations — your Full Retirement Age (FRA) is now officially 67. This is the biggest Social Security rule change in decades, and it affects everything from your monthly check to when you should file. Here are the seven updates you absolutely need to know right now. 1. … Read more