( 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 ...

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

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

Respondents who saw the first headline ("reserves depleted in 2034") expected to claim half a year earlier, while those who saw the second headline ("trust fund headed toward insolvency in 2034") ...

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

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 ...