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…
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…
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…