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Which States Tax Social Security Benefits?
Do you know which states tax Social Security benefits and which don't? Knowing the difference can help you keep more of your benefits.
Make Your Voice Heard on Social Security COLAs
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, known as COLAs, are supposed to help seniors keep up with inflation, but recent benefit adjustments haven’t been enough to match the rising costs of essentials…
Will the COLA Adversely Impact Homeowners?
Throwback to When a Historic COLA Caused a Housing Problem
Remember the historic Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) in 2023? While this 8.7 percent number was a big help, especially in the years following pandemic lockdowns, the historic number did bring some nasty…
Could This Investment Strategy Have Helped to Save Social Security?
Some people say the path to save Social Security lies in the stock market. Investing could've helped the Trust Fund grow its reserves, but the time may have now passed…
Are Higher COLAs Coming if Inflation Eases?
If Inflation Eases, Will the COLA Go Further?
The 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment got mixed feedback. But could this sentiment change as the year progresses? The problem of inflation is serious, but some say it could ease up soon.…
The Guide for Seniors Living Solely on Social Security
Living off just Social Security can be challenging, but with effective budgeting and planning, seniors can make the most of their fixed income and enjoy a comfortable retirement. Here at…
This CDC Data Provides an Interesting Perspective on Social Security
It's not just the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides data Social Security recipients can appreciate. Recent information on life expectancy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Are Seniors in Financial Trouble?
Will 2025 be a Positive Year Financially for Retirees?
Are Seniors in Financial Trouble? What does the year of 2025 hold for retirees, from a financial perspective? It depends on who you ask. Some people are staying positive. Inflation…
Social Security in 2024: A Look Back at the Program’s Legacy
As we enter a new year, it's good to look back at Social Security in 2024 and remember what changed. This year was historic for multiple reasons. There were milestones,…
Are Public Workers Being Shorted on Social Security?
Will The Social Security Fairness Act Help Public Sector Workers?
Are Public Workers Being Shorted on Social Security? We here at NORA believe Social Security should be there for everyone who has paid in. But are public sector workers being…