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Social Security Trust Fund to Run Dry in 2032: Just 6 Years From Now | AOL

April 13, 2026

“The COLA applied to beneficiaries' checks starting in January 2027 will be calculated and announced in October,” says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social…

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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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Agent Review Announces Strategic Partnership with NARSSA to Empower Consumers with Social Security Education | The Associated Press

March 4, 2026

"Through this partnership, Agent Review will host a dedicated section on its platform featuring trusted Social Security content, education, and claiming strategies to help consumers better understand their entitlements and…

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