What claiming Social Security at 65 means

For someone born in 1960 or later (full retirement age 67), claiming at 65 pays about 87% of your full benefit — a reduction of about 13.3% versus your full amount.

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Adjacent ages: Claiming at 64 · Claiming at 66.

Based on SSA's published reduction and delayed-credit formulas. General information, not financial advice.

Updated July 2026