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Do federal employees have to retire at 65?

According to a Congressional Research Service report, nearly 85% of federal retirements in 2022 were voluntary. While a mandatory retirement age of 70 once existed, most federal employees are no longer required to retire at a specific age, including 65. However, key exceptions apply to certain physically demanding occupations, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers.

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What is the legal retirement age by federal law?

For those born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age for Social Security is 67. Understanding what is the legal retirement age by federal law is crucial for retirement planning, as it directly affects your monthly benefit amount and when you can claim it without penalty.

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