The Facts About Retirement Income and Social Security
Knowing when to take Social Security is one of the most important decisions you can make for your future. Another important point to consider when making this decision is what…
What’s the Highest Social Security Benefit You Can Get in 2025?
A new year is coming, and along with it, a new Social Security COLA. This upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment adjustment has many seniors curious. What's the highest Social Security benefit you…
The Facts About Claiming Social Security Abroad
Many seniors enjoy traveling near or in retirement — so what's the rule about claiming Social Security abroad? The Motley Fool outlines the details here. In most cases, you can…
The Unique Relationship Between Gen X and Social Security
Often lost in the retirement debate between Baby Boomers and Millennials, there's a unique perspective from Gen X on Social Security. While many Baby Boomers are already in retirement, younger…
How Do Railroad Retirement Benefits Work with Social Security?
How Social Security Works with Railroad Retirement Benefits
How Do Railroad Retirement Benefits Work with Social Security? Social Security isn't the only program designed to support people in their old age — railroad retirement benefits also do the…
Can You Wait Too Long to Claim Social Security?
Many people know that the age you claim Social Security impacts your benefit amount. Here at NORA, we cover the advantages of waiting to claim, noting how it can result…
The Average COLA Per Year (1975-2023)
The purpose of Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) has been to keep retirement benefits on par with inflation throughout the years. But as anyone following this matter knows, the payments…
Are Social Security Benefits a ‘Reward’ in Retirement?
It's a rewarding feeling to claim your Social Security benefits. You're setting yourself up with an income source that can supplement or even wholly support your retirement. You've worked hard,…
What Multiple Marriages Means for Your Social Security Benefits
What does it mean for your Social Security benefits if you've had multiple marriages? As you may know, Social Security survivor benefits apply to those who have lost a partner.…
Will You Be Able to Live Off Just Social Security?
One of the most common questions we get here at NORA involves living off just Social Security. It's possible, but it's something that's very situational. Those who are currently planning…