When we talk of topics like retirement and Social Security, it's typically a long-term conversation. These issues are only truly significant when you think about their extended impact. In some…
Here at NORA, we talk a lot about increasing your Social Security payment amount. But what happens if you get your check and believe the amount is wrong? As explained…
If you're looking to sign up for Social Security, why not do so online? To apply for Social Security benefits online, you can visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) website…
It's one of the most important questions when it comes to retirement benefits. Knowing the best age to claim Social Security can help you maximize your earnings. This question is…
If you want to get everything out of your retirement, you need to know how to maximize Social Security benefits. Whatever your benefit amount and whatever your retirement lifestyle, you…
Breaking up can be a heartache or a new start depending on who you ask. But whether the split from your ex-spouse was messy or amicable, did you know it…
No matter your age, the Social Security Trust Fund is a topic you should be interested in. It's something everyone who receives Social Security will eventually rely on. But there…
If you've spent most of your life working on a part-time basis, will you qualify for Social Security? The relationship between Social Security and income is something we've talked about…
The problems with Social Security have made headlines again. Debates about the debt ceiling have pushed the program into the spotlight once more. Worries about a government shutdown, or worse,…
This year's 8.7 percent COLA has Social Security recipients excited. But are some seniors missing out? It's a possibility, and it has to do with how benefits are calculated. Essentially,…