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Social Security Slashed Staff Amid Claims of Massive Fraud. Now What? | ThinkAdvisor

January 9, 2026

"Retirement planning experts like Jason Fichtner, a former acting deputy commissioner of Social Security, and Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, were…

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Social Security Crunch Time Is Just a Senate Term Away | ThinkAdvisor

January 9, 2026

Shedden, the founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, balanced optimism with real concerns. “I’m still optimistic because of the political power and relevance of…

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As year’s first Social Security checks roll out, Long Islanders say it’s not enough | Newsday

January 9, 2026

“For most people who rely on Social Security for the majority of their retirement income, it’s not very much at all,” said Martha Shedden, president of the Melville-based National Association…

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The Surprising Way Fed Rate Cuts Could Impact Social Security | MoneyDigest

December 24, 2025

"The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts projected that the COLA could be as much as 3%, according to U.S. News & World Report."

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What Is the Social Security COLA for 2027? | U.S. News & World Report

December 22, 2025

"Each year, Social Security beneficiaries receive a cost-of-living adjustment, known as a COLA. In 2026, the COLA is bumping up Social Security checks by 2.8%. And while it may seem…

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Gen Z would rather cut Social Security benefits for current retirees than pay higher taxes to save the program | MarketWatch

December 16, 2025

NARSSA's Martha Shedden is quoted in MarketWatch discussing generational misunderstandings about how Social Security works and the broader role the program plays beyond retirement.

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Social Security Fairness Act Payments: What You Need to Know | BottomLineInc

December 8, 2025

NARSSA's Martha Shedden contributes to Bottom Line Inc. sharing insights on, the recently signed into law, Social Security Fairness Act.

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Social Security touts backlog reductions, sharp drop in wait times | TheStreet

November 22, 2025

Martha Shedden shared her insights with TheStreet on the recent improvements across the Social Security Administration. She noted that NARSSA “welcomes continuing improvements in staffing and technology at the SSA…

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Still Working While Receiving Social Security? A Financial Adviser’s Guide to the Earnings Test | Kiplinger

November 20, 2025

NARSSA's Martha Shedden contributes an article to Kiplinger explaining how the earnings test works, how it can affect monthly benefits, and what individuals need to understand to navigate it smoothly.

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