Could This Simple Tip Increase Your Social Security Payment?
If there's one habit that works in every area of finance, it's good recordkeeping. This is true whether it's your grocery budget, your business expenses, or your income as it…
State Taxes on Social Security — Where You Keep More
This is Part 2 of our 3-part series on taxes in retirement. For Part 1, click here, and for Part 3, click here. While federal taxes still apply to many…
Setting the Record Straight on Federal Social Security Taxes
This is Part 1 of our 3-part series on taxes in retirement. For Part 2, click here, and for Part 3, click here. Recently, retirees have been flooded with claims…
Social Security Myths and Misconceptions Debunked
Given how big and far-reaching the program is, it's understandable there are some Social Security myths out there. Many Americans believe these misconceptions. The ideas can spread fast, even if…
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…
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…