Will a New Social Security Policy Cause SSA Delays?
As readers of NORA will know, delays from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have been an issue for years. Managing the needs of a program this large is understandably difficult.…
SSA Clawback Repayment Level Changes Again
In recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its approach to recovering overpayments, making several key adjustments. Initially, it eased the financial pressure on recipients by lowering the default…
Make Your Voice Heard on Social Security COLAs
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, known as COLAs, are supposed to help seniors keep up with inflation, but recent benefit adjustments haven’t been enough to match the rising costs of essentials…
Could This Investment Strategy Have Helped to Save Social Security?
Some people say the path to save Social Security lies in the stock market. Investing could've helped the Trust Fund grow its reserves, but the time may have now passed…
Are Public Workers Being Shorted on Social Security?
Will The Social Security Fairness Act Help Public Sector Workers?
Are Public Workers Being Shorted on Social Security? We here at NORA believe Social Security should be there for everyone who has paid in. But are public sector workers being…
Was the 2023 COLA Enough?
Were Seniors Shorted on the 2025 Social Security COLA?
Was the 2025 COLA Enough? With the holiday season upon us, it's a time for gratitude and celebration — especially for the 2025 Social Security COLA. We here at NORA…
How a Low COLA Puts Retirees’ Health at Risk
A low Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) isn't just a financial issue — it can have serious health consequences for retirees. With medical costs consistently rising, the modest 2.5 percent COLA for…
Clarifying the 2025 Social Security COLA: It’s Not a Gift, and It’s Not a Raise
The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5 percent may seem like a welcome boost for retirees, but it’s important to set the record straight. Many misconceptions exist around…
81 Percent of Seniors Say 2025 COLA Won’t Make a Difference
A recent survey by The Motley Fool found that 81 percent of seniors believe the 2025 Social Security Cost-of- Living Adjustment (COLA) will help them very little or not at…
Social Security Tax Cap Increases in 2025, But Is It Enough?
In 2025, the Social Security tax cap will increase to $176,100, up from $168,600 in 2024. While this might seem like progress, many argue that the adjustment still doesn’t go…