The surge in Social Security benefit claims among retirees is raising alarms. While demographic shifts and legislative ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...