If You Worked in the Public Sector, This Could Impact Your Retirement
Whether a person has worked in the private or public sector, retirement is something they look forward to. But for the latter group, they may find that their benefits are…
What is a Fair Social Security Increase for 2025?
It's time for us to request your feedback — because this is a crucial question for seniors. The main topic we cover here is the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment or…
Social Security Clawback Reform Caps Benefit Payments at 10 Percent
Social Security clawback stories have been dominating the news for well over a year now. After the Social Security Administration (SSA) overpaid many seniors, said seniors were required to pay…
Is This the Solution to Social Security Overpayments?
Readers of NORA will know we've been covering the problem of Social Security overpayments for a while now. This pressing issue can impact anyone. Many seniors have been sent more…
Will West Virginia Eliminate Taxes on Social Security?
West Virginia has eliminated taxes on Social Security for lower-income earners. This goes for single filers who make under $50,000 annually, and joint filers who make under $100,000. But as…
Unwrapping a Better Retirement: The ‘Gift’ of a Higher COLA
As the yuletide season rolls around, the tradition of gift-giving intertwines with the essence of generosity and care. However, for seniors reliant on Social Security, the gift they truly deserve…
A Lower Social Security COLA and a Season of Gratitude
During your upcoming Thanksgiving feast, you may discuss many topics around the table — including the upcoming Social Security COLA. A season of gratitude and a much lower cost-of-living adjustment…
Top 10 States with Highest Social Security Increases in 2024
With the news of the 2024 Social Security COLA recently being announced, seniors can expect a benefit increase. This cost-of-living adjustment increase is well-deserved for all seniors, but it won't…
Will the 2024 Social Security COLA Result in a Backlash?
For the past few years, the economy has been rough on all of us. Now imagine you're unable to work. Consider you have serious health issues. These factors, and others,…
Here’s the Dollar Amount Seniors Can Expect from the 2024 Social Security COLA
The 2024 Social Security COLA announcement has everyone talking. But in conversations like these, it's less about words and more about numbers. This program is all about numbers. Retirement age,…