But this spring, something different happened, he says: an unexpected surge in the number of people applying for retirement ...

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

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

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

( NewsNation) — The average Social Security benefit for retired workers hit an all-time high in May, surpassing $2,000 for ...

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 ...

According to The New York Times, 276,000 more people have filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year—a 13% increase from last year. Ursula Reutin, co-host of “The Gee and ...

There is an unusual Social Security claims surge in 2025, and it’s not just because baby boomers are retiring, but also because of the government’s new direction that has led to leadership changes, ...

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 share of Americans who claim Social Security at 62 has dropped dramatically ... Munnell and others ascribe the surge to widespread fears about the stability of the retirement trust fund ...