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,…
If you're like most seniors, you were excited to receive your Social Security COLA letter. The record 8.7 percent increase is a nice boost. However, you should never depend on…
Seniors are already seeing the impact of the 2023 Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) in their bank accounts. The historic 8.7 percent increase was the highest in decades. It came…
We've talked a lot about the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), both in the months leading up to it and since it has taken effect. As NORA readers will recall, we've…
Now over a month into 2023, seniors have likely received their newly raised Social Security payments — but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2024 COLA. The…
Is the 2023 debt ceiling crisis the biggest risk to retirees? Social Security is either hanging on by a thread or seeing forward momentum — depending on who you ask.…
Does Inflation Have Any Upsides? The topic of inflation has many people wondering if there really is always an upside to everything. Aside from a few extremes, some people would…
How Does the COLA Impact the Average Retiree? What does the 2023 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) mean to the average senior in America? To answer this, we must consider…
Social Security Commissioner Speaks Older Americans are making their voices heard — and now even the acting Social Security Commissioner is taking note of their efforts. Over the past year,…