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…
These Are the Top Expenses for Retirees
Here at NORA, we promote fair Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) because every senior deserves a rewarding retirement. These benefits are crucial for all retirees because not everything changes in…
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…
The Average COLA Per Year (1975-2023)
The purpose of Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) has been to keep retirement benefits on par with inflation throughout the years. But as anyone following this matter knows, the payments…
Are Social Security Benefits a ‘Reward’ in Retirement?
It's a rewarding feeling to claim your Social Security benefits. You're setting yourself up with an income source that can supplement or even wholly support your retirement. You've worked hard,…
What Multiple Marriages Means for Your Social Security Benefits
What does it mean for your Social Security benefits if you've had multiple marriages? As you may know, Social Security survivor benefits apply to those who have lost a partner.…
Here’s a Fun Way to Invest in Your Retirement in 2024
The 2024 Social Security increase has put another $50 or more monthly in the pockets of recipients. Now that you've had a few months to budget this money in, you…
Half of Young Workers Want the Full Retirement Age Lowered
We've talked before about how people are concerned about the future of Social Security. No group is as worried as young workers, as they've got the longest to go to…
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…
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