Full retirement age for Social Security benefits has been inching up from 65. This year, it finally hits 67. Here's what that means for Oklahomans.

For many years, 65 was the age at which you were able to retire and start taking full Social Security benefits, but a law passed in 1983 changed that for some beneficiaries. The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits rose this year under amendments to the program designed to stretch its funding.

If you're wondering why younger retirees have such smaller benefits, here's why: Each of us has a full retirement age at which we can start collecting the full Social Security benefits to which we're entitled, based on our earnings record. For most of us, that age is 66 or 67.

The Social Security retirement age increased in 2025. Find out what this means for you, how it affects your benefits, and the best time to claim Social Security.

I am a married woman, at my full retirement age, and the primary earner in my marriage. How do I know if I should take my Social Security

Social Security plays a big role in many Americans' retirement security. In fact, 40% of Americans ages 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half their income, according to the AARP.