Will Social Security's Full Retirement Age Be Changing in 2026?

Will Social Security's Full Retirement Age Be Changing in 2026?

Quick Read Social Security benefits can be claimed as early as age 62. Waiting until full retirement age means avoiding a reduction in benefits. It’s important to take note of Social Security’s full retirement age for workers born in 1960 or later.  Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must ac…

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