Finding Purpose in Retirement: Making This New Chapter Fulfilling
Retirement offers the freedom to explore life beyond work, but it also raises an important question: How do we find meaning without a daily job? Studies show that retirees who…
NORA Celebrates Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health in Retirement
May is Older Americans Month, and we’re proud to honor it by continuing our mission: serving seniors with reliable news, helpful resources, and strong advocacy for Social Security and retirement…
Would You Work Into Your 70s and 80s?
Some people dream of walking away from the workforce as soon as they can. Many retirees take benefits as soon as they're available, and even live solely off their Social…
Travel Tips for Spring
Spring Travel Safety Tips for Seniors
Travel Tips for Spring The best way to get the most out of any travel adventure is to make safety your top priority. For seniors, there are many concerns to…
Looking for a New Home in Retirement? Check Out These Towns
For many retirees, the goal after leaving the workforce is to step away from the fast pace of city life. The appeal of a quieter small town—one with lower living…
Double-Payment Coming for Some Social Security Recipients
The Mental Benefit of Higher Social Security Payments
As we move further into 2026, seniors are enjoying their raised Social Security benefits. The 2026 COLA increased payments by 2.8 percent, which amounts to about $50 on average. While…
The Case Against Retirement: Why Some Seniors Never Stop Working
Here at the National Organization of Retired Americans, we believe in publishing content that everyone can use. This includes those who don't want to retire. For some, leaving the workforce…
Could This 2026 Social Security Change Hurt the Middle Class?
As we've discussed previously, the Social Security taxable earnings limit for 2026 has risen to $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. This adjustment means a larger share of workers’ income…
Does Retirement Bring Hidden Downsides?
Does Retirement Have a Hidden Downside?
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…
Financial Planning Tips for Seniors
Senior Financial Planning for the New Year
Financial Planning Tips for Seniors A new year is here, and it's a perfect time for financial planning. Especially for seniors, who just got a Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA),…