There's a reason many seniors are inspired to retire at 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility kicks in, so it's easy to associate 65 with retirement. But actually, retiring at 65 is a decision you might regret. Here are a few reasons to leave the workforce at a later age.

Age 65 may be when Medicare eligibility begins, but it's not full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security purposes. Rather, FRA kicks in at 66, 67, or somewhere in between, depending on your year of birth.

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