Social Security Payments Are Going Paperless This September
Are you currently receiving a paper Social Security check? If so, get ready for a change, because the program's payments will be fully paperless by September 30 of this year.…
Beware This Social Security Phishing Scam
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning retirees about a new phishing scam designed to steal personal information. These fake emails appear official, using SSA logos and terms like “letter…
National Organization of Retired Americans Delivers Over 63,000 Petitions to Congress in Support of The COLA Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The National Organization of Retired Americans (NORA) today released its 2025 Report to Congress, highlighting nationwide support for The COLA Act – legislation that…
A Low 2026 COLA Due to Social Security’s Pending Insolvency?
With predictions for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) already coming out, seniors are right to be concerned about the news. The 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5 percent raised a…
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…
Social Security Could Be Cut — Here’s How to Plan Ahead
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…
Retirement Planning Tips Small Business Owners Can Use
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…
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.…