When Social Security Loses Value, Everyone Pays the Price
It's no secret that Social Security loses value over time. Inflation and other economic factors have diminished the value of the dollar, and in turn, the value of Social Security…
What the Latest 2026 COLA Estimate Means for Retirees
The latest forecast for the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has inched up to 2.5 percent—just enough to match last year’s increase. For many retirees, that would mean roughly…
3 Reasons Social Security Claims Have Surged
So far in 2025, Social Security benefit claims are up by 13 percent from last year. This equates to about 276,000 new applications, with many more likely to follow. What's…
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…
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…
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…