This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

Throughout much of Social Security's history, 65 was the magic age for retirement. Waiting to retire until you reached 65 ensured that you'd receive your full benefits. That's no longer the case. Beginning in 2026, the full retirement age will officially be 67 after several decades of gradual increase.However, 65 remains a popular age to claim Social Security retirement benefits. One reason why is that it's still the eligibility age for Medicare. But how much could you expect to receive if you begin collecting Social Security at 65?Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool