Here at NORA, we fight on the legislative floor to get seniors the biggest Social Security payments possible.

However, there are also factors that can send your payment in the other direction. You could be dealing with reduced Social Security payments if you are affected by any of the circumstances listed here.

Garnishments and lingering debts top the list. You also may be tasked with paying back any benefits that were overpaid. Even Medicare premiums can take a portion of your benefits.

With all the factors that could reduce your benefits, it helps to know how to increase them. We provide content on benefit maximization, along with our efforts to make fair yearly Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) a tradition. Sign our petition to support the cause, then follow us on Facebook and Twitter.