When does Social Security retire?

The law raised the full retirement age beginning with people born in 1938 or later. The retirement age gradually increases by a few months for every birth year, until it reaches 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The earliest a person can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits will remain at age 62.

What is the eligibility age for Social Security benefits?

Eligibility age: The earliest age at which a person can begin taking Social Security retirement benefits. Typically this is age 62. The eligibility age is not the same as the full retirement age. Taking Social Security benefits before full retirement age typically results in a smaller monthly check.

What is a social security benefit calculator?

Social Security’s benefit calculators give you a preview of your future payments. How much Social Security income you may receive when you retire will depend on: You can use Social Security's benefit calculators to: When you are ready to retire, you can apply for Social Security benefits online.