Social Security’s New Phone System Could Help — or Backfire
Have you ever experienced the frustration of waiting on hold for a long time when calling the Social Security Administration (SSA)? We've detailed some situations like this in past blogs,…
Could This Simple Tip Increase Your Social Security Payment?
If there's one habit that works in every area of finance, it's good recordkeeping. This is true whether it's your grocery budget, your business expenses, or your income as it…
SSA Backtracks on Eliminating Paper Checks
NORA readers likely saw our post recently about the Social Security Administration's move to a completely paperless model. However, just over a week after the announcement, the SSA's commissioner now…
Social Security Payments Are Going Paperless This September
Are you currently receiving a paper Social Security check? If so, get ready for a change, because the program's payments will be fully paperless by September 30 of this year.…
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.…
SSA Clawback Repayment Level Changes Again
In recent years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its approach to recovering overpayments, making several key adjustments. Initially, it eased the financial pressure on recipients by lowering the default…
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…
SSA Plans New Digital Social Security Card Option
Starting in summer 2025, accessing your Social Security number (SSN) will become a lot easier. The Social Security Administration is rolling out a secure digital option that allows individuals to…
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