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← Back to News & MediaJune 11, 2025
“The COLA applied to beneficiaries' checks starting in January [of next year] will be calculated and announced in October,” says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of…
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At the start of 2025, then-President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, paving the way for 2.8 million Americans to receive an increase in their monthly…
Read MoreIs Social Security Taxable? Seven Things You Should Know | BottomLineInc
June 5, 2025
"True, there have been some recent rumblings in Washington about ending taxes on Social Security benefits…but as of May 2025, it was still unclear whether that will occur. In the…
Read MoreSocial Security: Strategies for a Staple | ASPPA
May 30, 2025
Melissa Warren, Director of Technology and Curriculum for the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, in the recent Broadridge webinar, “Understanding and Optimizing Social Security Benefits,” shared her insights…
Read MoreClients May Be Taking Social Security Too Early Out Of Fear, Expert Says | FA Magazine
May 30, 2025
"The [National] association [of Registered Social Security Analysts], which issues registered Social Security analysts certifications for financial professionals who successfully complete the association’s educational program, was created in part to…
Read MoreSocial Security Analysts Step Up as Program Faces Political Attacks | ThinkAdvisor
May 29, 2025
“It’s not an exaggeration to say that Social Security is under attack right now by certain politicians and well-known figures in the media,” Shedden, NARSSA's co-founder, recently told ThinkAdvisor during…
Read MoreWhen Should You Apply for Social Security Benefits? | BottomLineInc
May 28, 2025
"Social Security expert Martha Shedden has spent decades advising people how and when to file for their benefits. Last December, with her own 70th birthday on the horizon, it was…
Read MoreSocial Security clawback rules just changed again | TheStreet
May 22, 2025
“This is fairer,” said Martha Shedden, a Registered Social Security Analyst and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. “Many people rely solely on their Social Security…
Read MoreThe Average Social Security Claiming Age is Trending Higher | Kiplinger
May 17, 2025
It might be best to consult with a professional, such as a registered Social Security analyst, before acting in haste. Getting a clear picture as to where you stand with…
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