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.…
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.…
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…
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…
Often lost in the retirement debate between Baby Boomers and Millennials, there's a unique perspective from Gen X on Social Security. While many Baby Boomers are already in retirement, younger…
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…
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,…
Social Security disability benefits are getting an update. Specifically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) says it will add nine new conditions that will be part of its compassionate allowances. In…
Are Some Retirees Missing Out? Since virtually all taxpayers are required to pay for Social Security benefits, it's only natural every retiree would want to maximize their returns. However, some…
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…