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 ...

A judge blocked DOGE from accessing some sensitive data. The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration now says he is "not shutting down the agency" after earlier suggesting he ...

(NewsNation) — After some quirks involving May’s Social Security payments, including three pay days for some recipients, scheduled payments for June should be back to normal. Others started ...

Musk has increasingly turned his attention to Social Security in recent days, arguing that the program is rife with fraud and erroneous payments without offering evidence for his claim.

After a month in which Social Security payments arrived later in the month than usual, benefits for June are hitting sooner. Social Security – mostly for those who are older or retired ...

If you choose to claim Social Security before full retirement age, your benefit can be permanently reduced. Claiming at 62 when your full retirement age is 67 can result in a 30% reduction.