Could This Simple Tip Increase Your Social Security Payment?
If there's one habit that works in every area of finance, it's good recordkeeping. This is true whether it's your grocery budget, your business expenses, or your income as it…
Simple Ways to Treat Yourself in Retirement
While there's a lot of concerning news about retirement these days, it should still be a celebrated time. After all, seniors have worked hard to earn this time and the…
SSA Backtracks on Eliminating Paper Checks
NORA readers likely saw our post recently about the Social Security Administration's move to a completely paperless model. However, just over a week after the announcement, the SSA's commissioner now…
An Important Consideration When Planning for Retirement
Planning for retirement is a critical phase that demands foresight and preparation, especially when considering the unexpected. Seniors embarking on this journey should prioritize comprehensive planning that extends beyond financial…
State Taxes on Social Security — Where You Keep More
This is Part 2 of our 3-part series on taxes in retirement. For Part 1, click here, and for Part 3, click here. While federal taxes still apply to many…
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…
Advocating for Fair and Accurate COLAs
Social Security COLAs need to be higher. More specifically, they need to be accurate. Social Security is a promise, one that’s helped millions of Americans retire with dignity. But for…
National Organization of Retired Americans Delivers Over 63,000 Petitions to Congress in Support of The COLA Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The National Organization of Retired Americans (NORA) today released its 2025 Report to Congress, highlighting nationwide support for The COLA Act – legislation that…
A Low 2026 COLA Due to Social Security’s Pending Insolvency?
With predictions for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) already coming out, seniors are right to be concerned about the news. The 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5 percent raised a…
These Social Security Changes Could Help People Who Need to Retire Early
It’s common knowledge that delaying your Social Security benefits can lead to higher payments. But not everyone has the ability to keep working until the full retirement age. This creates…