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…
These Retirement Destinations are Appealing for One Specific Reason
Seniors often focus on finding the right retirement destinations once they claim their Social Security benefits. It's at this point when relocating can be like starting a new chapter. These…
Are Americans Becoming More Optimistic About Social Security’s Future?
The future of Social Security is a very divisive topic. The program itself is doomed, fine, or somewhere in between, depending on who you ask. There are only two real…
Survey Reveals Over 50 Percent of Seniors Face Financial Stress
According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan, 53 percent of older adults felt stress about their personal finances over the past year. In addition,…
How Can Seniors Support a Healthy Lifestyle?
The Senior’s Guide to a Healthy Retirement Lifestyle (Part 3)
How Can Seniors Support a Healthy Lifestyle? This article is part 3 in our 3-part series. Here's to healthy aging in 2024 and beyond! This week we wrap up our…
What Do You Think About This COLA Prediction?
We’re about a month away from the official announcement of the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), but recent projections suggest the figure could be lower than earlier estimates. Kiplinger…
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…
Here’s How to Get More Enjoyment from Retirement with Less Money
Everyone wants to get more enjoyment from retirement, but what's the price tag for such a goal? They say money can't buy happiness, but it can certainly provide stability, freedom,…
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…