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How the Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Closed—and What Couples Need to Know Now | BottomLineInc

July 1, 2026

Retired wage earners aren’t the only ones eligible for Social Security benefits. Wage earners’ spouses often can claim benefits, too, based on their husbands’ or wives’ earnings histories…and so can…

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Paper Social Security Checks Are on Their Way Out: How to Help Your Aging Loved Ones Cope | Kiplinger

June 20, 2026

The move away from paper Social Security checks may seem like a simple technology update, but for many older Americans, it raises important questions about banking access, fraud prevention, and…

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New Bill Phases Out Social Security Payroll Tax Cap | ThinkAdvisor

June 16, 2026

"The bill would use the CPI-E for Social Security COLA calculations for quarters ending on or after Sept. 30, 2027, Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of…

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When it may make sense to claim Social Security at 62 | CNN

June 14, 2026

"Because there are lots of rules and permutations to be aware of – even for those who have never married or had kids – it may pay to consult with…

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The Social Security Trustees Report Looks Gloomy. Don’t Let Clients Panic | The Daily Upside

June 12, 2026

Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, agreed. “The acceleration of the shortfall amount indicates an even greater urgency for action to be taken as…

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What Is the Social Security COLA for 2027? | U.S. News & World Report

June 10, 2026

"With each passing week, sometimes daily, we are hearing hints of a higher COLA coming in 2027," says Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social…

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Why Social Security Belongs at the Center of the AgeTech Conversation | AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®

June 4, 2026

"Social Security is one of the most important — and often most misunderstood — pillars of retirement planning. To help unpack its growing role within the broader AgeTech ecosystem, we've…

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The biggest domestic issue of the 21st century | InsuranceNewsNet

June 1, 2026

"...NARSSA, is a professional education, technology and advocacy organization focused on advancing Social Security literacy and informed decision-making. As the governing body behind the Registered Social Security Analyst designation, NARSSA…

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The Class of 2026: Are They Prepared for the Adventure? | ASPPA

May 29, 2026

“Social Security is probably the largest financial asset most Americans have...and probably the least understood,” said National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts COO Ted Rosedale in a recent episode…

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