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5 Steps To Take Immediately If You’re Forced Into Retirement | Yahoo

May 11, 2025

“If you’re already past your Full Retirement Age (FRA), consider retroactive benefits — you may qualify for up to six months in back benefits,” said Norm Haug, vice president of…

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Social Security overpayment: What to know about latest changes | Newsday

May 7, 2025

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts in Melville, said, “50% is better than 100%, but 10% is even better.” Shedden, whose company…

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The Average Monthly Social Security Check | Kiplinger

May 6, 2025

"If you are concerned about having enough savings for your golden years, consider working with a financial adviser or Registered Social Security Analyst for retirement planning."

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4 Reasons Your Social Security Payment Is Delayed and What to Do About It | U.S. News & World Report

May 1, 2025

It’s also possible that a change in your personal information could trigger a pause in payments. “They talk about irregularities being detected,” says Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the…

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Can You Collect Social Security and Still Work? | BottomLineInc

April 28, 2025

Today’s high cost of living is encouraging many retirement-age people to remain in the workforce. But can you collect Social Security and still work full time? The short answer is…

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How to Solve Social Security Problems Online, Over the Phone or In Person | U.S. News & World Report

April 23, 2025

“Online is absolutely the best way to start with everything,” says Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Before spending time on the…

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Registered Social Security Analyst: The Retirement Professional You Didn’t Know You Needed | Kiplinger

April 15, 2025

"Figuring out how to maximize your Social Security benefits can be tough, between determining when to start claiming benefits, how to minimize taxes and how to increase your monthly check.…

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Elon Musk Promises Social Security Benefits Will Increase as a Result of DOGE: Experts Weigh In | Yahoo

April 13, 2025

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSA), was even more blunt about Musk’s work, insisting that what he says is simply not…

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Will Social Security Survive Its Fiscal and Political Challenges? | American Trends Podcast

April 7, 2025

"Social Security and its future have been in the news recently as the DOGE guys have been looking at its innards. Yet, it’s not called the third rail of American…

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