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

More older Americans are claiming their Social Security benefits earlier, a potentially alarming trend that could ...

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

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

The agency is abandoning an initiative aimed at preventing fraud, the latest example of a failed effort by Elon Musk’s ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid ...