3 Reasons Social Security Claims Have Surged
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…
Will a New Social Security Policy Cause SSA Delays?
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.…
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…
New SSA Change to Identity Verification Procedures
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…
Widow Facing Social Security Repayment Problem Worries About Losing House
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…
How Can Seniors Support a Healthy Lifestyle?
The Senior’s Guide to a Healthy Retirement Lifestyle (Part 3)
How Can Seniors Support a Healthy Lifestyle? This article is part 3 in our 3-part series. Here's to healthy aging in 2025 and beyond! Today we wrap up our 3-part…
Why Seniors in the Workforce Should Care About Social Security COLAs
As the population continues to age and economic landscapes evolve, the presence of seniors in the workforce has become increasingly significant. While many seniors choose to continue working for personal…
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,…
Have You Received This SSA Error Message?
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.…
Do You Follow This Popular Retirement Trend?
While every retiree's path to their later years is different, some trends and patterns do emerge. There's a retirement trend that's been gaining popularity for the past several years. More…