Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

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The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s shakeup of Social Security has triggered a major surge in claims, as ...

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Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals.

A record number of retired workers have filed for Social Security benefits during the first five months of the year.

Recent months have seen a significant increase in Social Security retirement benefit claims, with a 16% rise in March compared to 2024. Amid concerns about future funding shortfalls, experts urge ...

The uptick in claims comes amid an aging baby boomer population and changes implemented under the Social Security Fairness ...

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Among them: A large wave of baby boomers is entering retirement, sparking a surge of new claims. The Social Security Fairness Act triggered a separate wave of claims from public workers in 2025.

The surge is disconcerting ... Karen Mccahey moved up her timeline to claim Social Security once President Trump took office. Some of her calculus is rooted in her fears of the Trump administration.