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.…
What’s the Best-Case Scenario for Social Security’s Future?
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…
How Social Security Impacts an Aging Population
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…
How Much Money Does It Take to Retire?
It's a question asked by people of all age groups and walks of life — how much money does it take to retire? The answer goes back to the person…
How Will the 2025 Social Security Increase Impact Senior Budgets?
The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced soon, and it's big news for all of us. Both current and future retirees may have a lot to say…
Could the 2025 COLA Influence Your Decision on When to Retire?
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,…
These Factors May Affect the 2025 COLA
It's not too early to start thinking about the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Here at NORA, we've already been discussing this crucial matter with our readers. At a time when…
COLAs Are Crucial for Seniors in 2022
Are COLAs Still Important Even if the Economy Improves?
COLAs Are Crucial for Seniors in 2022 In the 2024 economy, the topic of Cost-of-Living-Adjustments (COLAs) is as popular as ever. Social Security recipients always have some interest in this…
What if the 2025 COLA Isn’t High Enough?
As 2025 approaches, there's uncertainty about whether the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be sufficient to keep up with rising living costs. If the 2025 COLA falls short, seniors…
Don’t Forget This Important Aspect of the 2025 Social Security ‘Raise’
Who doesn't love getting more money? It's always a welcomed sight — especially when it's well deserved. That's the case with the 2025 Social Security raise. Rumors are swirling as…