Here’s Why Social Security COLA Advocacy Matters
Every fall, retirees await the news of the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For some, it’s essential to cover rising costs. For others, it may feel less urgent. But COLAs…
Should You Start Saving for Retirement in Your 20s?
Saving for retirement in your 20s may seem like a preemptive approach to this important task. But the truth is, it's never too early to start. Even if you're only…
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 70?
According to Yahoo Finance, the average Social Security benefit at age 70 is $2,176.76. This is up from the reported average overall benefit, which is just above the $2,000 mark.…
2026 COLA Prediction: Lowest COLA in Half a Decade?
Preliminary projections suggest that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients could be around 2.4 percent. While that may sound like welcome news amid signs of a cooling…
COLAs Are Crucial for Seniors in 2022
Are COLAs Still Important Even if the Economy Improves?
COLAs Are Crucial for Seniors in 2025 In the 2025 economy, the topic of Cost-of-Living-Adjustments (COLAs) is as popular as ever. Social Security recipients always have some interest in this…
Happy Senior Citizens Day — NORA Thanks Our Loyal Readers!
In honor of Senior Citizens Day, NORA wanted to take the time to thank all of our amazing loyal readers. Our publication is dedicated to protecting the future of retirement,…
Your ‘my Social Security account’ is Getting a New Optional Feature
Do you use a "my Social Security account"? This convenient system provides online access to benefit information, forms, and more. Of course, security is paramount in a system like this.…
Social Security Disability Issues Create Difficult Choices
As we've highlighted previously, Social Security disability is a program that's experiencing many problems. While we typically highlight how the struggles of Social Security impact retirees, this group is also…
90 Years of Social Security: A Legacy Worth Preserving
This year marks 90 years of Social Security — a program that has transformed retirement in America. From its creation during the Great Depression to its role today, Social Security…
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,…