It’s common knowledge that delaying your Social Security benefits can lead to higher payments. But not everyone has the ability to keep working until the full retirement age. This creates…
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…
Retirement planning in 2025 is like embarking on a journey toward a secure and peaceful future. However, just like any trip, there can be bumps in the road that may…
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…
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…
Your path to retirement may look different depending on your occupation, and you may be sharing this journey with others. These are the retirement planning tips small business owners can…
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…
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.…
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…
At the start of 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) rolled out a major update impacting how people access benefits. This key change involved tightening identity verification procedures. While the…