Higher COLAs: A Lifeline for Seniors’ Financial Stability and Enjoyment
Why are higher COLAs in higher demand than ever? Because in recent years, the rising cost of living has been a significant concern for retirees. Many seniors rely on fixed…
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…
How Can You Retire Early in Today’s Economy?
Can You Afford Early Retirement? Millions of people dream of the chance to retire early—but is it really possible in today's economy? Some people say early retirement has become less…
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…
Factors That Could Lead to Reduced Social Security Payments
Here at NORA, we fight on the legislative floor to get seniors the biggest Social Security payments possible. However, there are also factors that can send your payment in the…
Double-Payment Coming for Some Social Security Recipients
The Mental Benefit of Higher Social Security Payments
As we move further into 2025, seniors are enjoying their raised Social Security benefits. The 2025 COLA increased payments by 2.5 percent, which amounts to about $50 on average. While…
Why Should You Always Check Your Social Security Statement?
They say the fine print is what matters, and this is the case with your Social Security statement. You likely have already made note of your 2025 Social Security COLA,…
Make Your Voice Heard on Social Security COLAs
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, known as COLAs, are supposed to help seniors keep up with inflation, but recent benefit adjustments haven’t been enough to match the rising costs of essentials…
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…
Will the COLA Adversely Impact Homeowners?
Throwback to When a Historic COLA Caused a Housing Problem
Remember the historic Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) in 2023? While this 8.7 percent number was a big help, especially in the years following pandemic lockdowns, the historic number did bring some nasty…
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