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

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security ...

Under President Trump, Social Security claims are surging as seniors rush to lock in benefits. But advocates warn that kids and working families could suffer from new policy threats.

Recent market fluctuations have led to a notable increase in Social Security claims among retirees. This trend, driven by ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

A recent effort by the Social Security Administration to crack ... At the same time, the SSA is experiencing an unprecedented surge in retirement claims. As of mid-May, there were nearly 575,000 ...