‘The Best and Worst of Times’ to Take Social Security
Charles Dickens is famous for writing the iconic line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." But how does his quote apply to the decision…
This is How Much Retirement Savings Dropped Recently
Retirement savings are crucial for supplementing Social Security and providing a great life after the workforce. However, the past several years have been rough on most people financially. How has…
How Many Steps Have You Completed from This Retirement Plan
Retirement is a big process, so you need the right retirement plan. How many steps from this guide have you completed? Some of the steps are ongoing, such as saving…
This CDC Data Provides an Interesting Perspective on Social Security
It's not just the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides data Social Security recipients can appreciate. Recent information on life expectancy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Big Changes to Social Security and Medicare Are Being Discussed
Changes to Social Security and Medicare have been on the table for a while — but these are far different than anything proposed in the past. These changes could impact…
You May be Affected by this Social Security Benefits Cut
If you turned 66 this year, you may be subject to a Social Security benefits cut and not even know it. As explained by The Motley Fool, a 1983 law…
How and Why Seniors Should Downsize in Retirement
The tendency to downsize in retirement is a smart idea for multiple reasons. For one, seniors may not need the type of lifestyle they had in their middle age. Downsizing…
These Social Security Fixes Could Do More Harm Than Good
We here at NORA have been calling for Social Security fixes alongside our readers. But some recently proposed solutions may not be solutions at all. Instead, these efforts could fall…
Is This the Solution to Social Security Overpayments?
Readers of NORA will know we've been covering the problem of Social Security overpayments for a while now. This pressing issue can impact anyone. Many seniors have been sent more…
Unique Bucket List Ideas Retirees Should Try
It's time to think outside the box — or maybe outside the bucket — with these unique bucket list ideas. Retirees wait their whole lives to chase certain dreams and…