Hi there. Your February Roundup has arrived, featuring timely Social Security updates and insights you won’t want to miss.
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Filed for Social Security Too Soon? 2 Ways to Get a Do-Over
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NARSSA’s Martha Shedden wrote a recent Kiplinger article explaining what happens if you file too early, when a do-over may be possible, and what retirees should understand before making changes.
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Social Security Literacy for Insurance Agents
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Martha Shedden shares her journey with Agenzee, from discovering the complexity of Social Security to founding NARSSA, and explains why true Social Security literacy is critical to better retirement planning.
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The Social Security Quirk That Can Boost Your Payout After 60
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Barron’s explores how working after 60 can boost your Social Security benefit for life, with perspective from Martha Shedden.
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American College Set to Distribute RSSA Social Security Designations
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In a recent ThinkAdvisor feature, John Manganaro spotlights the expansion of the RSSA® program through NARSSA’s partnership with The American College of Financial Services.
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RSSA® Program Now Offered Through The American College
The RSSA® certification program is now available through The American College of Financial Services, expanding access to high-quality Social Security education.
Through The College, professionals can enroll in the full program bundle or choose single-module options. Completion of all five modules also qualifies for 8.5 CE credits for American College designees.
We’re excited about what this means for the continued growth of the RSSA® community.
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RSSA® Program: 2026 Updates Now Live
All course content and Roadmap software are fully aligned with 2026 Social Security values. Be sure to review the updates and stay current.
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Question: We have a 27 year old son who is a brain cancer survivor since age four and on SSI since age 18. I’m 63 and not on Social Security until age 67, and my spouse is 56. Can she claim child in care benefits now?
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Martha’s response: Your spouse can claim child-in-care benefits before age 62 if you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits and your son qualifies for a dependent benefit on your record. Your son receiving SSI does not count for triggering the spousal child-in-care benefit. When you decide to start collecting benefits, reach out to SSA to ask them specifically about Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits and Child-in-Care spousal benefits to get clear guidance based on your exact earnings records and your son’s disability profile…
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Will Social Security Go Bankrupt?
It’s one of the most common questions we hear. Martha Shedden recently joined the Shares podcast from The American College of Financial Services for a thoughtful conversation about the future of Social Security.
In this episode, Martha and Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, break down the key facts, address common misconceptions, and explain why Social Security education matters now more than ever. 🎙️ Hear the full conversation.
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Social Security Administration Updates
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100 Million my Social Security Accounts Created
The Social Security Administration announced that more than 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. The secure online portal provides 24/7 access to benefit estimates, earnings records, replacement documents, application status updates, and benefit management tools. Learn more.
SSA Moves to Speed Disability Decisions
The Social Security Administration is joining the TEFCA network to improve access to electronic health information used in disability claims. Faster, more secure data sharing could significantly reduce processing times, helping eligible individuals receive decisions sooner. SSA expects to be fully connected by early spring 2026. Learn more.
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Seniors on Social Security Could Face $460 Monthly Cut to Benefits
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Jim Komoroski, RSSA® is quoted in Newsweek, offering expert insight into the projected monthly cuts to Social Security benefits should Congress fail to act.
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Social Security Update: Payment Schedule Changes for Some Recipients
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Thienn Khuu, RSSA®, was quoted in Newsweek discussing February payment date changes and why some SSI recipients may see payments arrive earlier or split.
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