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America’s never had such high national debt heading into an economic shock. We need a ‘break glass’ plan, think tank warns | Fortune

March 10, 2026

"This is exactly what some Social Security advocates long to see happen. Martha Shedden, president and cofounder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Fortune earlier this…

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Trump’s big tax cut had little impact, says CEO of top Social Security advisory firm | MSN

March 8, 2026

"Martha Shedden spent more than three decades as a civil engineer before discovering a new interest. Around 2011, she began studying the complex rules of the Social Security system and…

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Social Security Family Maximum Benefits: Are You Eligible and How Much Can You Receive? | Kiplinger

March 7, 2026

NARSSA Co-Founder Martha Shedden contributed a guide to the Social Security Family Maximum Benefit in Kiplinger. The article explains how this rule can limit how much a family receives from…

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Agent Review Announces Strategic Partnership with NARSSA to Empower Consumers with Social Security Education | The Associated Press

March 4, 2026

"Through this partnership, Agent Review will host a dedicated section on its platform featuring trusted Social Security content, education, and claiming strategies to help consumers better understand their entitlements and…

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Social Security Expert Warns Trump Policy May Speed up Cuts for Millions | Newsweek

March 4, 2026

Martha Shedden, the president and a co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Fortune that Trump's tax change would "further increase the time that we're going…

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Podcast: Social Security’s Future is Still Not Secure | America Trends Podcast

March 4, 2026

NARSSA Co-founder Martha Shedden joined Larry Rifkin’s America Trends Podcast to discuss Social Security, from recent headlines and misconceptions to the long-term outlook for the program. If Social Security is…

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CEO of America’s largest Social Security advisory firm… | Fortune

March 2, 2026

"[NARSSA’s] mission is to train professionals to help Americans optimize their claiming strategies using specialized software, ensuring retirees confidently understand their options before ever setting foot in a Social Security…

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2027 Social Security COLA: New forecast points to another modest raise | AOL

February 13, 2026

“The COLA applied to beneficiaries' checks starting in January 2027 will be calculated and announced in October,” says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social…

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Shares Podcast: Will Social Security Run Dry? Answering This and Other Questions | The American College of Financial Services

February 12, 2026

NARSSA's Martha Shedden joined Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® on The American College of Financial Services' Shares podcast to break down the facts, address common myths, and talk about why Social…

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