Hi there! As July wraps up, we’re sharing the latest news and highlights from across the NARSSA community. Catch up on recent media coverage, a new podcast featuring Martha Shedden, and more in this month’s roundup.
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How a 3-Year-Old Can Change the Social Security Claiming Math
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RSSA® Ray Harris contributes a story to ThinkAdvisor sharing how a young child’s eligibility for auxiliary benefits can significantly impact a family’s Social Security claiming strategy and why advisors should consider the entire household when developing a claiming plan.
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Higher Energy Costs May Boost Social Security COLA Next Year
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Martha Shedden, President and Co-Founder of NARSSA, was quoted in The Daily Upside, explaining how recent inflation trends are shaping projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA.
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How the Social Security Spousal Benefits Loophole Closed—and What Couples Need to Know Now
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Martha Shedden answers Bottom Line’s important questions about Social Security spousal benefits and explains what married couples need to know under today’s rules.
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This Social Security Designation Is Growing Fast
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NARSSA was featured in ThinkAdvisor highlighting the organization’s consecutive years of double-digit growth and the increasing demand for Social Security expertise among financial professionals.
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🎙️The Future of Social Security: What Retirees Need to Know
Martha Shedden, President and Co-Founder of NARSSA, joins Dr. Amanda Barrientez, PhD, RSSA®, on the Retirement Income School™ podcast to discuss Social Security claiming strategies, spousal and survivor benefits, taxation of benefits, and the biggest misconceptions retirees face today.
The conversation also explores the future of Social Security, what retirees should know about potential changes, and why informed claiming decisions can have a lasting impact on retirement income.
Watch the full episode.
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Social Security Administration Updates
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SSA Expands Online Disability Claim Tools
The Social Security Administration announced new online tools that make it easier for individuals to track disability claims, submit forms, and access important notices through their my Social Security account. Learn more.
Improvements to the Supplemental Security Income Program
The Social Security Administration highlighted new initiatives designed to improve the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, including increased payment accuracy, reduced improper payments, and enhanced customer service for beneficiaries. Learn more.
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CSA Conference | August 14- 16 | Denver, CO
NARSSA is proud to sponsor and attend this three-day conference, where professionals from healthcare, finance, social services, and beyond come together to share ideas and best practices for serving older adults. Learn more.
Annuity Producers Live | August 31 – September 2 | Round Rock, TX
Last year, more than 40 RSSAs attended this event. This year, NARSSA’s Thomas Drapala will be presenting and hosting a special roundtable discussion focused on opportunities and best practices for RSSAs.Use promo code RSSA to save $100 on your registration.
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Are You Much Older Than Your Spouse? Sorry, But Your Social Security Decision Isn’t About You
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In his latest Kiplinger contribution, RSSA® Ray Harris explains why Social Security claiming decisions in age-gap marriages should focus on both lifetime income and survivor protection.
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When It May Make Sense to Claim Social Security at 62
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This CNN article features insights from Martha Shedden and underscores the value of working with a professional such as Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®).
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