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6 Mistakes People Who Retired Too Early Made | Yahoo

September 12, 2022

Martha Shedden -- president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts -- said retiring from work and collecting Social Security does not need to happen simultaneously.…

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This Is the Most Important Social Security Decision You’ll Make | Barron's

September 9, 2022

Consider also that couples have a bigger chance of longevity between the two of them, while most break-even calculations focus only on the individual, says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder…

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What Advisors Don’t Tell You About Social Security | Sage Money Conversations Podcast

August 17, 2022

The average household loses over $110K of Social Security benefits over their lifetime. Why? Social Security has 2700 rules, and their agents are not allowed to offer advice. Martha Shedden,…

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How To Claim Social Security Without Losing Money | Dollar Wise Podcast

August 15, 2022

Social security might be your largest asset in retirement, but how long will it last? And how can you increase the money you receive when you retire? When you don’t…

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Retirees going back to work face the Social Security earnings test | Yahoo Finance

August 14, 2022

“The Social Security earnings test is problematic even without the pandemic, but it's even more pronounced now,” Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA),…

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Five Things Advisors Get Wrong About Social Security | WealthManagement.com

August 8, 2022

That doesn’t mean advisors are getting everything right about Social Security and its complex rules. I asked Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA),…

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Retirees On Track For 11.4% Social Security Raise In 2023 | Financial Advisor Magazine

August 8, 2022

“Right now, the latest estimate I’ve seen is a little over 9%,” Shedden said. “It’s a difficult situation for retirees when inflation is increasing as much as it is today.…

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Social Security tax tips for the self-employed | InvestmentNews

July 11, 2022

“Without all the information and a thorough analysis, it is hard to know,” said Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. “But considerations…

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Could a $2,400 Pay Raise for Social Security Recipients Be on the Way? | The Motley Fool

June 26, 2022

In an interview with CBS News, Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, stated, "I'm confident changes will be made." Shedden added, "I don't know…

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