Happy birthday! In 2025, a record 4.18 million Americans reached age 65 (the absolute peak of the "Peak 65" phenomenon), with an average of 11,400 turning 65 each day. This surge continues in 2026 as ...

Turning 65 is more than a birthday milestone. For many Americans, it marks serious retirement planning, Medicare eligibility, and the moment when decades of saving, investing, and financial decisions ...