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5 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…

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Finding the Best Calculator for Social Security Retirement Planning: A Comprehensive Guide | Social Security Intelligence

June 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…

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Social 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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Hundreds of thousands of Black children who lost a parent could be missing out on Social Security payments | CBS News

May 23, 2023

Even if a grieving family is aware of the benefits, the application process can be complicated and difficult to navigate. Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social…

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How to Help Clients With Make-or-Break Social Security Claiming Decisions | ThinkAdvisor

May 16, 2023

"That’s why Birkett-Brunkhorst recently went through the effort of becoming a registered Social Security analyst via a course administered by the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. She said…

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Social Security 2023: 5 Things Millennials Should Be Focusing on for Retirement | Yahoo

April 6, 2023

Millennials should expect Social Security will be a large part of their retirement planning process. Martha Shedden — president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts…

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The Social Security Administration Overpaid Me. What Should I Do? | CNET

March 16, 2023

"If you need some additional support outside of the Social Security Administration, programs like Registered Social Security Analysts and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives can assist beneficiaries…

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Social Security 2023: Can You Be Asked To Pay Back Past Benefits? | Yahoo

March 15, 2023

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, said that there are two particular scenarios that are common reasons for overpayment. The first is…

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The 5 Elements of a Comprehensive Retirement Plan | ThinkAdvisor

March 14, 2023

As a registered Social Security analyst (RSSA), I understand that Social Security is like an insurance product and, for many people, their largest asset, that will pay them a guaranteed,…

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