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…
New SSA Change to Identity Verification Procedures
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…
Widow Facing Social Security Repayment Problem Worries About Losing House
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?
The Senior’s Guide to a Healthy Retirement Lifestyle (Part 3)
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…
Do You Have a Healthy Diet?
The Senior’s Guide to a Healthy Retirement Lifestyle (Part 2)
Do You Have a Healthy Diet? This article is part 2 in our 3-part series. Welcome back to our series on senior wellness, featuring a set of tips to help…
SSA Plans New Digital Social Security Card Option
Starting in summer 2025, accessing your Social Security number (SSN) will become a lot easier. The Social Security Administration is rolling out a secure digital option that allows individuals to…
The Rise of AI Voice Scams (and How to Stay Safe)
We've all heard about the widespread use of AI over the past several years. But have you heard about the epidemic of AI voice scams? As CBS News explains, these…
Have You Received This SSA Error Message?
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients have recently received a curious error message. They were informed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they were not receiving their payments.…
NORA Celebrates Older Americans Month: Flip the Script on Aging
May is Older Americans Month, and we’re proud to honor it by continuing our mission: serving seniors with reliable news, helpful resources, and strong advocacy for Social Security and retirement…