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← Back to News & MediaOctober 13, 2023
The COLA adjustment "is welcome, but I think it's disappointing because most retirees are still seeing the kind of prices that haven't gone down," said Martha Shedden of the National…
Read MoreSocial Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates | Associated Press
October 12, 2023
“Compared to last year's 8.7% increase, this is going to feel small and the perception is that its not keeping up with the inflation and the higher costs that retirees…
Read MoreSocial Security: What Is the First Year of Retirement Rule? | Yahoo
September 22, 2023
"With so much complexity to the system, you could probably make a career out of understanding it thoroughly. Martha Shedden did exactly that — in fact, she is more than…
Read MoreThe 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…
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