Does Retirement Bring Hidden Downsides? For many people, retirement represents their ultimate goal. It's a chance to relax after being in the workforce all your life. While this may mean…
The 2025 Social Security Cost-of Living Adjustment (COLA) offers a slight increase, but for many seniors, it’s not enough to cover rising living expenses. Here at the National Organization of…
While the 2025 Social Security COLA might seem irrelevant to younger generations, it’s more important than you think. The 2.5 percent increase is not just about current retirees — it…
When you're carrying out your retirement and Social Security planning, consider the worst-case outcome. Some say that we should hope for the best in life, but plan for the worst.…
Preparing for unexpected healthcare costs in retirement is essential for maintaining your financial stability. Here are a few key steps to consider: Build an Emergency Fund: Set aside funds specifically…
Regular readers of NORA will know we talk a lot about Social Security's future. It's our mission to inform our audience and make the case for fair yearly Cost-of-Living Adjustments…
As we've discussed, many people wonder whether they should claim Social Security early. In most cases, the answer seems cut and dry. You can get higher payments by waiting to…
Aging is something we all have in common. If we're lucky, we'll grow old — and this time will come around before we know it. The impact of Social Security…
One of the most popular retirement planning topics involves choosing when to retire. This crucial decision will impact your benefit amount. While you have one chance to "undo" your decision,…
Saving for retirement is something we're told to do from youth. Some say it's one of the most important decisions a person could make — but there are differing opinions.…