Hi there! As August comes to a close, catch up on the latest NARSSA news, recognition, Social Security updates, and more. Wishing you a great start to September!
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Why Did My Social Security Payment Date Change? Understanding the Reasons and What to Do Next
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NARSSA’s Martha Shedden tellsBottomLinewhat recipients need to know about Social Security payment dates and what they should do if a payment doesn’t arrive when expected
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How a 3-Year-Old Can Change the Social Security Claiming Math
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RSSA® Ray Harris contributes a story toThinkAdvisorsharing how a young child’s eligibility for auxiliary benefits can significantly impact a family’s Social Security claiming strategy and why advisors should consider the entire household when developing a claiming plan.
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NARSSA Named Finalist in 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards
NARSSA has been named a finalist in the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards, recognizing the organization’s work to advance Social Security education and expand the reach and impact of the RSSA® designation.
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RSSA® Final Exam Now Administered and Proctored by Kaplan
The RSSA® Final Certification Exam is now administered and proctored by the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company. The education and preparation process remains unchanged, while Kaplan now handles final exam registration, administration, and proctoring.
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Social Security Administration Updates
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Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration added 14 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, which helps expedite disability claims for individuals with serious diseases and medical conditions. The additions bring the list to 314 conditions in total.Learn more.
Social Security Celebrates 91 Years
The Social Security Administration marked the 91st anniversary of the Social Security Act on August 14, highlighting the program’s continued role in retirement security and recent improvements in customer service and operations.Learn more.
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Annuity Producers Live | August 31 – September 2 | Round Rock, TX
This week, NARSSA’s Thomas Drapala will be presenting and hosting a special roundtable discussion focused on opportunities and best practices for RSSAs.
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The Future of Social Security: What Retirees Need to Know
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Martha Shedden, President and Co-Founder of NARSSA, joins Dr. Amanda Barrientez, PhD, RSSA®, on theRetirement Income School™podcast to discuss Social Security claiming strategies, spousal and survivor benefits, taxation of benefits, and the biggest misconceptions retirees face today.
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NARSSA with Martha Shedden & Ted Rosedale
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Martha Shedden and Ted Rosedale join host Jason Pereira on theFintech Impactpodcast to discuss why Social Security planning goes far beyond a basic online calculator and how RSSA®education and RSSA Roadmap®help advisors build more personalized claiming strategies.
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