# Is 62 the new 59?

**URL:** <https://www.fedwork.net/t/is-62-the-new-59/4329>\
**Category:** Pay, Perks, and Retirement\
**Created:** [October 8, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/is-62-the-new-59/4329 "2026-10-08T21:24:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 8, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/is-62-the-new-59/4329/1 "2026-10-08T21:24:09Z")

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The benefits of waiting until 62 are significant. That can be a tough pill to swallow if you had a different number in mind for retirement…[Is 62 the new 59? - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/10/is-62-the-new-59/)