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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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Social Security Literacy for Insurance Agents | Agenzee

February 9, 2026

In this article, NARSSA's co-founder and President Martha Shedden shares her personal journey from discovering the complexity and importance of Social Security to founding NARSSA and building educational programs to…

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American College Set to Distribute RSSA Social Security Designations | ThinkAdvisor

February 9, 2026

"The American College of Financial Services announced Monday that it is partnering with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA) to distribute its RSSA Social Security designation program.…

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RSSA® vs. RICP®: Comparing Two Certifications | The American College of Financial Services

February 9, 2026

The RSSA® certification provides financial professionals with comprehensive Social Security planning knowledge, covering both foundational topics—such as the history, benefit types, and client eligibility—and advanced areas including benefit taxation, business…

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