Social Security May Face Benefit Cuts In 2034, Trustee Report Says | Financial Advisor Magazine

September 1, 2021

“Social Security beneficiaries would still get 78% in 2034 even if Congress does nothing at all,” Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts,…

Social Security’s doomsday is now a year earlier — should you be worried? | MarketWatch

September 1, 2021

For most Americans, Social Security benefits make up a sizable chunk of retirement income. For some, it’s a majority, if not all, of the money they’ll have in retirement. “For…

10 things everyone should know about Social Security – for starters | MarketWatch

August 27, 2021

"Whether you are approaching retirement or further away from that stage in life, do you feel competent in your knowledge of the Social Security rules? Do you know what claiming…

Good news on Social Security finances | MarketWatch

August 27, 2021

"Furthermore, according to Martha Shedden, it’s not clear that you would need to change your retirement financial plan even if you believed that Congress would let the OASI trust fund…

How to get good help with claiming Social Security—when and how you claim can be the difference between a decent retirement and a terrible one | MarketWatch

July 15, 2021

"...Frankly, I feel if you’re retirement planning and your adviser is not able to help you get into the weeds of modeling out ‘what-if ‘scenarios [about Social Security], I’d find…

Where to Get Help to Claim Social Security Wisely | Next Avenue

July 9, 2021

"The closest thing to my heart is being able to help others in my age group to make this [Social Security claiming] decision, because I've seen the huge amount of…

Commentary: To save Social Security, overhaul payroll tax system – now | Times Union

July 9, 2021

FICA taxes are nonrefundable payroll taxes and are often mistaken for just another income tax. Despite what many individuals think, the amount of FICA taxes paid by a worker is…

Getting the most out from Social Security post pandemic | Friends Talk Money Podcast

July 8, 2021

Listen to three nationally recognized retirement experts discuss Social Security. Richard Eisenberg highlights NARSSA as a training and certification program and he interviews NARSSA's co-founder, Martha Shedden.

When will I get my monthly Social Security check? It depends on these quirky rules. | USA TODAY

July 7, 2021

So people born on the first of the month are treated as though they are born the month before. What’s more, if you’re born on Jan. 1 that means you…