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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.

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.

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.

In recent years, full retirement age has changed for newly-eligible Social Security beneficiaries. However, 2022 is the last time this will happen.

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.