A Low 2026 COLA Due to Social Security’s Pending Insolvency?
With predictions for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) already coming out, seniors are right to be concerned about the news. The 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5 percent raised a…
With predictions for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) already coming out, seniors are right to be concerned about the news. The 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5 percent raised a…
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…
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…
As we've covered, Social Security overpayment problems have been an issue for years. The latest story on this topic sees a widow facing a repayment demand of $70,000 from the…
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,…
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients have recently received a curious error message. They were informed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they were not receiving their payments.…
A recent Bankrate survey highlights a growing concern about the future of Social Security. While over half of those surveyed expect to need Social Security, about 74 percent of Americans…