The retirement age refers to when seniors can receive monthly benefits for the full amount they're entitled to. The benefit can be claimed earlier, starting at age 62, but the payments will be less.

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Social Security's "full retirement age" is set to increase next year, meaning that those nearing retirement will have to hold off a little longer before they can claim a larger benefit.