Millions of Americans retired sooner than they anticipated because of Covid-19, but applications for Social Security benefits are roughly flat. What gives?
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The ‘Great Retirement’ Disconnect That Puzzles U.S. Economists
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The lack of Social Security filings is a bit of a mystery for Laura Quinby, a senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research. Older Americans often feel the need to apply for benefits in person, so the closure of the Social Security Administration's local offices during the pandemic might have dissuaded some from applying.
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