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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Use These Tips to Better Prepare for Retirement
If you're looking to prepare for retirement, we've got a couple of helpful tips for you. Sure, Social Security should be a part of your retirement resources. After all, we've…
Factors That Could Lead to Reduced Social Security Payments
Here at NORA, we fight on the legislative floor to get seniors the biggest Social Security payments possible. However, there are also factors that can send your payment in the…
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.…
Can You Wait Too Long to Claim Social Security?
Many people know that the age at which you claim Social Security impacts your benefit amount. Here at NORA, we cover the advantages of waiting to claim, noting how it…