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← Back to News & MediaThe Savings Game: Getting the Social Security benefit you’re due | The Buffalo News
September 13, 2023
"Representatives of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts can review your situation, and if applicable they can assist you. If you have contacted a Social Security representative and…
Read MoreThe Social Security Lump-Sum Option Has a Big Gotcha | BottomLineInc
August 22, 2023
RSSA co-founder and President Martha Shedden contributes to BottomLineInc. "...beware: Taking the lump-sum payout will reduce your monthly Social Security payments for the rest of your life. If you accept…
Read MoreSocial Security Benefits Could Shrink in 10 Years. How to Plan. | Barron's
August 17, 2023
"Numbers aside, uncertainty about Social Security’s future is frightening. But it’s important not to panic and make an emotional decision, says Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association…
Read MoreHere’s How Much Money You Could Lose if Social Security Goes Bankrupt | U.S. News & World Report
August 16, 2023
"The future of the Social Security program will depend on several factors, including upcoming decisions by lawmakers. “Social Security cannot go bankrupt since money is continuously being paid into the…
Read More5 Reasons to Pause Social Security Benefits | ThinkAdvisor
July 25, 2023
"So, it may come as a surprise that, in certain limited circumstances, it can actually make sense for a client to temporarily stop their Social Security benefit. In fact, as…
Read MoreI’m a Financial Advisor: Why You’re Probably Wrong About Social Security Cuts | Yahoo
July 21, 2023
"Is this report saying Social Security would go bankrupt? Not exactly. Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, said, “Social Security cannot ‘run…
Read More5 Social Security Calculators to Share With Your Retirement Clients | ThinkAdvisor
June 27, 2023
According to Carroll, the RSSA Roadmap is “the essential Social Security planning tool” that will calculate the best filing strategy for a person’s unique set of circumstances. Designed by Social…
Read MoreJune 13, 2023
"Selecting the best calculator for Social Security retirement planning depends on your specific needs and the level of customization and detail you desire. Out of all of these options, my…
Read MoreSocial Security: The insurance professional’s secret edge | InsuranceNewsNet
June 1, 2023
"Social Security is complex and confusing, consisting of more than 2,700 rules. Considering the intricacies in this area, it is easy to make a mistake that could be costly for…
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