How to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
One of the biggest concerns for retirees is making sure their savings last. Careful planning and smart financial decisions can help you avoid outliving your money. Start with a realistic…
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…
Would You Work Into Your 70s and 80s?
Some people dream of walking away from the workforce as soon as they can. Many retirees take benefits as soon as they're available, and even live solely off their Social…
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…
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…
This Social Security Advice May Help Those Who Claim Early
There's plenty of Social Security advice out there, some of which goes against conventional wisdom. Take this tip from Dave Ramsey, a financial mind who is known for his vast…
Building a Reliable Retirement Income Stream
One of the biggest financial goals for seniors nearing retirement is creating a steady and reliable income stream. With a paycheck going away, it’s essential to ensure your savings, benefits,…
Mastering Your Money in Retirement: NORA Celebrates Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and we here at NORA are excited to celebrate. As an advocate for higher Social Security payments and yearly Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), we understand…
How Can You Retire Early in Today’s Economy?
Can You Afford Early Retirement? Millions of people dream of the chance to retire early—but is it really possible in today's economy? Some people say early retirement has become less…
This Generation is Predicted to Have Struggles in Retirement
As we've discussed, Gen X has a complicated relationship with retirement and Social Security. They're the generation that will be impacted by some changes to the program that were put…