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← Back to News & MediaMedicare 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreHere’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…
Read MoreConsumers 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…
Read More4 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…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read More4 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreReal 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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