Turning 66 in 2026? The Social Security Full Retirement Age Is Now 67 – This One Change Could Cost You $100,000+ in Lifetime Benefits

Turning 66 in 2026

For decades, 66 was the golden number for millions of Americans planning to retire. But starting in 2026, that milestone will no longer guarantee full Social Security payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially increased the Full Retirement Age (FRA) to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. At first glance, a one-year … Read more