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← Back to News & MediaShe Has Parkinson’s. What Should She Do About Social Security and Medicare? | AARP
September 28, 2026
"For more specifics, I reached out to Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Based on the family’s situation — including that Carl, a former…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2026
Dr. April Murdaugh is joined by Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA), to unpack what you need to know before you…
Read MoreAmericans are taking Social Security early. Will the fund run dry? | USA Today
September 24, 2026
"In an August survey, the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts asked its network to report on what clients were saying about possible cuts to the federal program..."
Read MoreGimme, Gimme: People Want Social Security ASAP | The Daily Upside
September 4, 2026
That’s the key finding of a new survey from the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts among its members. Respondents said nearly three in four clients want to claim…
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2026
"One of the most common reasons for overpayment is that beneficiaries who claim Social Security before they reach their full retirement age — 67 for people born in 1960 or…
Read MoreBreaking down complex topics for journalists | PR Daily
September 3, 2026
"The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, or NARSSA, is trying to make credible expertise easier to find. Its new local media inquiry portal connects journalists with trained Social…
Read MoreWhat You Can Do if Your Social Security Contributions Fall Short | Kiplinger
September 3, 2026
NARSSA’s President & Co-Founder Martha Shedden contributed a story to Kiplinger about what individuals can do if they fall short of the 40 Social Security credits generally needed to qualify…
Read MoreClients Who Claim Social Security Early Miss a Big Chance to Cut RMDs | ThinkAdvisor
September 2, 2026
"A whopping 73.5% of Registered Social Security Analysts say their clients want to claim their Social Security benefits early, fearing the funds will run dry or cuts are looming for…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2026
The behavior shows up starkly in a survey NARSSA conducted of 189 RSSAs in August,which asked advisors what they’re hearing directly from clients. Nearly three-quarters — 73.5% — said their…
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