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…
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…
Low COLAs Put Unfair Pressure on Future Social Security Recipients
Life is all about decisions. For future Social Security recipients, you must make the decision on when you'll retire. This isn't just about choosing when you'd like to walk away…
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…
How to Use Breakeven Analysis for Retirement Planning
When it comes to planning for retirement and knowing when to take Social Security, there are many opinions about which option works best. This is true not only for the…
Why Retirement Planning Still Matters the Year Before Retirement
When we think about retirement planning, we picture a person diligently making changes decades ahead of time. Young people and middle-aged adults often save money, organize their portfolios, and plan…
Many People Struggle With This Problem After Taking Retirement
For seniors taking their long-awaited retirement, it should feel like a reward. However, many people find that the stark change in their habits is hard to adjust to. Specifically, going…
The Good (and Bad) News About the 2025 COLA
Here at NORA, we've been covering speculation and projections about the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for months. So what's the likely outlook as we head into the pivotal months before…
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…
What is a Fair Social Security Increase for 2025?
It's time for us to request your feedback — because this is a crucial question for seniors. The main topic we cover here is the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment or…