Amid concerns over budget cuts and the future stability of the system, thousands of Americans are filing for Social Security ...

Under President Trump, Social Security claims are surging as seniors rush to lock in benefits. But advocates warn that kids ...

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.

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

If this trend continues, filings could reach 4 million by the end of the fiscal year. The surge in this year’s Social Security claims marks a 17% increase over last year, according to the Urban ...

There's a reason Social Security is such a big part of so many people's retirement planning. Those benefits could end up being a critical source of income for you later in life. In a recent survey ...

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 ...

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 is on track to see over 4 million online retirement claims in 2025 — an increase of over 525,000, or 15%, from fiscal 2024. Claims for Social Security were up ...

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. Data from ...