How Goal-Based Investing Helps with Retirement Planning
Most everyone views a happy retirement as one of their top goals. But how do you prepare? How about with goal-based investing? This approach shows how focusing on one goal…
Mastering Your Money in Retirement: NORA Celebrates Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and we here at NORA are excited to celebrate. As an advocate for higher Social Security payments and yearly Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), we understand…
Top 50 Retirement Destinations for 2025
Here at the National Organization of Retired Americans, we're happy to be a part of your life and your retirement planning journey. Of course, every journey needs a destination. Picking…
This Social Security Advice May Help Those Who Claim Early
There's plenty of Social Security advice out there, some of which goes against conventional wisdom. Take this tip from Dave Ramsey, a financial mind who is known for his vast…
The Key to Happiness in Retirement? Financial Security and Giving Back
Retirement should be a time of joy, creativity, and fulfillment—but financial stress can take the fun out of it. National I Want You to Be Happy Day reminds us that…
Use These Tips to Better Prepare for Retirement
If you're looking to prepare for retirement, we've got a couple of helpful tips for you. Sure, Social Security should be a part of your retirement resources. After all, we've…
Financial Strategies for Seniors to Make Ends Meet with a Low COLA
Given the modest 2.5 percent COLA for 2025, many retirees may need to adopt new financial strategies to make ends meet. Here are a few practical tips: Budgeting: Create a…
These States are Tough to Live In on Just Social Security
As we've covered previously, it's possible to live solely off your Social Security check. While this program was designed to supplement retirement, some seniors use it to fund their whole…
How Seniors Can Make the Most of Their 2025 Social Security COLA
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…
Social Security Planning for a Worst-Case Scenario
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.…