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What happens if nothing is done to fix Social Security by 2032? | Fortune

April 21, 2026

“Social Security’s challenges are serious, but not unsolvable. The real risk is not that solutions do not exist—the risk is delay.” In her recent Fortune commentary, NARSSA President & Co-Founder…

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The Average Monthly Social Security Check | Kiplinger

April 21, 2026

"If you're concerned about having enough savings for your golden years, consider working with a financial adviser or Registered Social Security Analyst for retirement planning."

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What’s Next for Social Security? | Barron's Roundtable

April 10, 2026

Government policy shapes retirement regardless of savings or lifespan. With Social Security's trust fund facing a 2033 shortfall, what fixes are coming? NARSSA’s Vice President of Education, Melissa Warren joined…

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Social Security literacy is crucial for advisors | InsuranceNewsNet

April 6, 2026

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, described how advisors can turn Social Security literacy into retirement security for their clients and growth…

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Navigating Social Security When a Spouse Becomes Ill or Dies | Comforting Closure Podcast

March 26, 2026

Martha Shedden joined Death Doula Traci Arieli for an important conversation around planning during life’s most difficult transitions. In this episode, they discuss how Social Security benefits are impacted by…

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Demystifying Social Security: What Everyone Should Know | Comforting Closure Podcast

March 19, 2026

Martha Shedden joined Death Doula Traci Arieli to break down the fundamentals of Social Security in a clear and approachable way. In this episode, they cover what Social Security actually…

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America’s never had such high national debt heading into an economic shock. We need a ‘break glass’ plan, think tank warns | Fortune

March 10, 2026

"This is exactly what some Social Security advocates long to see happen. Martha Shedden, president and cofounder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Fortune earlier this…

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Trump’s big tax cut had little impact, says CEO of top Social Security advisory firm | MSN

March 8, 2026

"Martha Shedden spent more than three decades as a civil engineer before discovering a new interest. Around 2011, she began studying the complex rules of the Social Security system and…

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Social Security Family Maximum Benefits: Are You Eligible and How Much Can You Receive? | Kiplinger

March 7, 2026

NARSSA Co-Founder Martha Shedden contributed a guide to the Social Security Family Maximum Benefit in Kiplinger. The article explains how this rule can limit how much a family receives from…

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