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What Every 65-Year-Old Should Know About Social Security

If you're 65, you're well into standard retirement age, but you shouldn't rush into claiming Social Security without knowing a few key facts.

What Every 65-Year-Old Should Know About Social Security

Published August 19, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Over half of all Americans (55%) believe that 65 is the age when you can claim your full Social Security benefit. This is not true, and believing this myth could be damaging. The age of 65 is a milestone, but that's because of Medicare.

If you're 65, you must be aware of some very important Social Security facts to make informed choices about your retirement planning. Here's what you need to know.

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