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

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

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

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s shakeup of Social Security has triggered a major surge in claims, as older Americans rush to secure their benefits amid uncertainty.

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.

The Social Security Administration saw a sudden surge in people claiming their Social Security benefits. The study revealed ...

although that demographic shift isn't enough to entirely explain this year's surge in claims, the think tank noted. Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more ...

Right now, the Social Security Administration is dealing with a surge in applications ... baby boomers' will turn 65 years old in 2025. Claims this year are up 16% higher than in 2024, and ...

According to Nextgov/FCW, the system flagged fewer than 1% of claims for fraud ... In addition, the Social Security Fairness Act expanded Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million federal ...