Introduction For decades, age 67 has been the benchmark for full retirement benefits under Social Security, the point where Americans could claim 100% of their earned monthly payments without reductions. But as we move into 2026, a key milestone arrives: the full retirement age (FRA) solidifies at 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. This final scheduled increase—part of reforms enacted in the 1980s—marks the end of a gradual phase-in that began decades ago. While no new legislation has … Continue reading Goodbye to Retirement at 67 – What the Current Full Retirement Age Means for Social Security in 2026