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…
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…
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…
A Social Security benefit cut is a real possibility. What would you do if this happened? A better question might be, what could you do with $325 a month? How…
Your path to retirement may look different depending on your occupation, and you may be sharing this journey with others. These are the retirement planning tips small business owners can…
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…
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.…
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…
At the start of 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) rolled out a major update impacting how people access benefits. This key change involved tightening identity verification procedures. While the…
As we've covered, Social Security overpayment problems have been an issue for years. The latest story on this topic sees a widow facing a repayment demand of $70,000 from the…
How Can Seniors Support a Healthy Lifestyle? This article is part 3 in our 3-part series. Here's to healthy aging in 2025 and beyond! Today we wrap up our 3-part…