A growing number of Americans are choosing to claim Social Security benefits earlier than planned, driven by mounting fears ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

thousands of Americans seem to be claiming Social Security benefits early. Pending Social Security claims totaled 580,887 in March 2025, up from 500,527 in March 2024. An administrator shared the ...

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety ...

There’s a reason seniors are told to think carefully before signing up for their Social Security benefits. The age at which ...

Most people, however, claim earlier, according to the SSA data. Nearly 30% of new Social Security beneficiaries claim benefits at age 62. Around 32% claim benefits after age 62 but before the FRA.

What Happened: Social Security claims increased to 580,887 in March ... That Could Cost Thousands Why It Matters: Claiming early leads to lower lifetime payments. Boston University Economist ...

The change specifically affects Americans born in 1960 this year, because they will be turning 65 in 2025 — formerly the full ...

Survivors benefits can play a particularly crucial role in helping a senior on Social Security make ends meet after their ...