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← Back to News & MediaAugust 14, 2025
Martha Shedden, the president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, echoed that concern, telling CBS MoneyWatch that based on the current way COLA is calculated,…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Have 40 Credits for Social Security? | BottomLineInc
August 13, 2025
"Social Security credits are accumulated by earning income and paying payroll taxes on that income. But if you fail to accumulate at least 40 Social Security credits during your working…
Read MoreFive Social Security Myths That Can Cost You | Kiplinger
August 13, 2025
"I do not think the depletion of the trust fund reserves in 2033 is the only, or most important determining factor in deciding when to claim," Martha Shedden, president and…
Read MoreSocial Security Simplified | CSA Journal
July 28, 2025
NARSSA's Martha Shedden contributes to The Society of Certified Senior Advisors' CSA Journal. Her article breaks down Social Security including current policies, how to apply for benefits, and its future.
Read MoreHow Divorced Retirees Can Maximize Their Social Security Benefits: A Case Study | Kiplinger
July 25, 2025
Divorced? You may still be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse’s record, even if they’ve remarried or passed away. NARSSA's Martha Shedden shares the real case study…
Read MoreHere’s what Americans are willing to sacrifice to save Social Security | MarketWatch
July 21, 2025
“The bottom line is that across all demographics — age groups, income, political parties — there is such a desire for the program to be strengthened and even improved,” said…
Read MoreSocial Security Update: Major Change for Benefit Recipients | Newsweek
July 16, 2025
Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Newsweek: "We welcome any improvements SSA makes to customer service, particularly phone service wait times…
Read MoreJuly 15, 2025
Watch NARSSA's Martha Shedden on air with News 5 Cleveland, weighing in on the confusion and contradictions affecting SSA communications, and what it means for the public.
Read MoreNew Program Helps Advisors Publicize Their Social Security Expertise | FA Magazine
July 14, 2025
"Advisors who want to stand out as Social Security experts in their local communities now have a resource designed to help them attract the desired attention. The National Association of…
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