Do You Follow This Popular Retirement Trend?
While every retiree's path to their later years is different, some trends and patterns do emerge. There's a retirement trend that's been gaining popularity for the past several years. More…
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…
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…
Could COLAs Go Down From Projections in 2023?
Could Lower Inflation Mean a Lower Social Security COLA?
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.…
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…