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Medicare Gave Them Bad Advice. Now They’re Paying Dearly. | Barron's

October 20, 2024

Private Social Security and Medicare consultants told Barron’s the SSA more than occasionally gives wrong advice. “People can’t figure out what to do. They call the Social Security Administration and…

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The NAIFA Nation Emerges–2024 Conference Review | FA Magazine

October 16, 2024

"Thomas Drapala, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Registered Social Security Analysts conducted a powerful keynote presentation on the critical importance of Social Security knowledge for financial advisors to enhance their professional…

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Here’s How Much Money You Could Lose if Social Security Goes Bankrupt | U.S. News & World Report

September 26, 2024

"Social Security cannot go bankrupt. Ever. If bankruptcy means that the program will run out of money, it is not possible," said Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of…

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Consumers turn to advisors for answers on Social Security | InsuranceNewsNet

September 20, 2024

Thomas Drapala, director of strategic partnerships with Registered Social Security Analysts, spoke at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Apex conference about why advisors must position themselves as…

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4 Ways a Lower Social Security Age Might Help You — and 4 Ways It Might Not | Go Banking Rates

September 9, 2024

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, explained to GOBankingRates in an email that while some people might want to start collecting their…

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I’m an Economist: Here’s What the 2025 Social Security COLA Should Be To Keep Up With Inflation | Yahoo

August 25, 2024

Many experts, however, argue that this is not a correct metric to use to gage inflation changes for the purpose of Social Security benefits — and that, in turn, these…

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4 Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits Early | BottomLineInc

August 23, 2024

RSSA President & Co-Founder, Martha Shedden contributes a story to BottomLineInc. She writes about four potential reasons to claim benefits early.

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When is the best age to take Social Security? | NewsNation

August 19, 2024

“There is no perfect age, it is very specific to each individual, couple and family,” said Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts.

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Real Social Security Talk with NARSSA Co-Founder Martha Shedden | ThinkAdvisor

August 6, 2024

"On this episode of the Ask the Retirement Expert podcast, ThinkAdvisor Senior Reporter John Manganaro speaks with Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social Security…

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