Are Social Security Benefits a ‘Reward’ in Retirement?
It's a rewarding feeling to claim your Social Security benefits. You're setting yourself up with an income source that can supplement or even wholly support your retirement. You've worked hard,…
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit for Those Who are 66?
NORA readers will know that age is everything when it comes to claiming Social Security. Some want their Social Security benefits as soon as possible, which is age 62 for…
What’s the Highest Social Security Benefit You Can Get in 2025?
A new year is coming, and along with it, a new Social Security COLA. This upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment adjustment has many seniors curious. What's the highest Social Security benefit you…
The Average COLA Per Year (1975-2023)
The purpose of Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) has been to keep retirement benefits on par with inflation throughout the years. But as anyone following this matter knows, the payments…
What Multiple Marriages Means for Your Social Security Benefits
What does it mean for your Social Security benefits if you've had multiple marriages? As you may know, Social Security survivor benefits apply to those who have lost a partner.…
Will You Be Able to Live Off Just Social Security?
One of the most common questions we get here at NORA involves living off just Social Security. It's possible, but it's something that's very situational. Those who are currently planning…
Can You Withdraw Your Social Security Application?
Sometimes we make a choice in life, only to later realize we'd like a do-over. Luckily, everybody gets one when it comes to claiming their Social Security benefits. Many people…
Can You Get VA and SSDI Benefits Simultaneously?
Many people who go through the VA to get support wonder — can you get it from other programs as well? Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a program many…
When Your Social Security Benefits Could Be Garnished
We all should be able to rely on our benefits in old age. But are there instances when your Social Security could be garnished? This is a question many people…
The Role of Social Security in Reducing Senior Poverty
Poverty is a problem that plagues people from all walks of life. But in some cases, it's extra hard to deal with. As individuals age, they often face increased expenses…