For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65.

However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

This process took 33 years to be phased in before it went into effect.

Here’s what you need to know about the full retirement age and when you are eligible to retire according to the latest guidelines.

What is the full retirement age for Social Security?

The full retirement age for Social Security is defined as the age when an individual can claim a monthly benefit that equals their primary insurance amount, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

The Social Security Administration currently states , for example, that if you were born in 196

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