Hi there! As June comes to a close, we’re rounding up the latest Social Security news, industry conversations, and NARSSA highlights from the month. June brought the release of the annual Social Security Trustees Report, along with several important developments worth catching up on. We hope you enjoy this month’s roundup, and wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
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When It May Make Sense to Claim Social Security at 62
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ThisCNNarticle 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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Why Social Security Belongs at the Center of the AgeTech Conversation
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NARSSA COO Ted Rosedale contributed an article to theAgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP examining why forward-thinking organizations are making Social Security a core component of their aging, retirement, healthcare, and financial wellness initiatives.
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Paper Social Security Checks Are on Their Way Out: How to Help Your Aging Loved Ones Cope
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In her latestKiplingerarticle, Martha Shedden explains what beneficiaries and their families need to know as Social Security payments transition from paper checks to electronic delivery.
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The biggest domestic issue of the 21st century
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InInsuranceNewsNet, Ted Rosedale and NARSSA are featured in a discussion on why America’s aging population may be the biggest domestic issue of the 21st century, and why Social Security literacy has never been more important.
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Inside the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report
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The release of the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report generated plenty of headlines, but understanding what the report actually says and what it means for clients is what matters most.
Start with our RSSA.com breakdown for aclear overviewof the report’s key facts, projections, and dates. Then, read why advisors should help clientsmake claiming decisions based on factsand thoughtful planning—not fear or alarming headlines.
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Social Security Administration Updates
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2026 Trustees Report Released
The Social Security Administration released its annual Trustees Report earlier this month.Learn more.
Social Security Administration Delivers Historic Service Improvements
The Social Security Administration announced significant gains in customer service and technology over the past year.Learn more.
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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 $100on your registration.
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.
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The Social Security Trustees Report Looks Gloomy. Don’t Let Clients Panic
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“Advisors should be helping clients plan with realism, not panic,” Shedden tellsThe Daily Upside, as she and RSSA®Ray Harris explain why Social Security uncertainty should not dictate claiming decisions.
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What Is the Social Security COLA for 2027?
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While nothing is final yet, Martha Shedden tellsU.S. News & World Report, “With each passing week, sometimes daily, we are hearing hints of a higher COLA coming in 2027.”
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