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…
This Generation is Predicted to Have Struggles in Retirement
As we've discussed, Gen X has a complicated relationship with retirement and Social Security. They're the generation that will be impacted by some changes to the program that were put…
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…
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,…
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit for Those Who are 66?
NORA readers will know that age is everything when it comes to claiming Social Security. Some want their Social Security benefits as soon as possible, which is age 62 for…
This CDC Data Provides an Interesting Perspective on Social Security
It's not just the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides data Social Security recipients can appreciate. Recent information on life expectancy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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…
Could COLAs Go Down From Projections in 2023?
Could Lower Inflation Mean a Lower Social Security COLA?
They say there can be good news in bad news, and vice versa. As inflation skyrocketed back in 2022, the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries broke records.…
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…