How Does the 2023 COLA Stand Up to Inflation?
We've talked a lot about the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), both in the months leading up to it and since it has taken effect. As NORA readers will recall, we've…
This Change Could Cancel Out the 2024 COLA
Now over a month into 2023, seniors have likely received their newly raised Social Security payments — but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2024 COLA. The…
Teachers Struggle to Get Their Social Security Benefits
Many people would say that education is one of the noblest professions of all — but then why are teachers struggling to get their Social Security benefits? Why is this…
Social Security and the 2023 Debt Ceiling Crisis
Is the 2023 debt ceiling crisis the biggest risk to retirees? Social Security is either hanging on by a thread or seeing forward momentum — depending on who you ask.…
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase?
Find Out How Much Your Social Security Benefits Will Rise in 2023
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase? With the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) being officially announced, seniors are feeling excited that their Social Security benefits will rise. But how high of a boost…
Could Social Security Be Saved?
Could This Proposal Save Social Security?
Could Social Security Be Saved? The race to save Social Security is on — could this proposal be the solution? Many leaders are worried about funding shortfalls. With revenues down…
Will COLAs Help with Grocery Shopping?
Can the 2023 Social Security COLA Put More Food on the Table?
Will COLAs Help with Grocery Shopping? The 2023 Social Security COLA is coming soon, and seniors are ready for the extra dough! Speaking of dough, it calls to mind one…
Could This Bill Help Retirees?
This Bill Could Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security
Could This Bill Help Retirees? Federal taxes on Social Security have always been a big cost to seniors — but this could soon change. A bill is currently in discussion…
The 2023 COLA Has Been Announced
Social Security COLA for 2023 Breaks 40-Year Record, But Is It Enough?
The news of the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2023 has been released. Like most news in matters of money and finance, the news is a mix of good…
Is a Rare Change Coming for Retirees?
This Once-Ever Occurrence Could Result in Record Retirement Savings
Is a Rare Change Coming for Retirees? When we think of once-in-a-lifetime instances, they're rarely associated with retirement savings. Some people are fortunate enough to see a rare comet flying…