Hi there! As May comes to a close, we’re rounding up the latest Social Security news, industry conversations, and NARSSA highlights from the month. From media features and podcasts to important headlines shaping retirement planning, here’s your May Roundup.
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These Tech Courses Could Help Make Your Life Easier and More Fun
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NARSSA Co-Founder Michael Rosedale was recently highlighted in an AARP article by Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, exploring how technology and innovation are helping improve the aging experience. The piece highlights the growing need for accessible Social Security education and recognizes NARSSA as part of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP.
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The Social Security Clock Is Ticking. Here’s What Advisors Should Watch.
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NARSSA is featured in Melanie Waddell’s recent ThinkAdvisor article sharing insights on Trump accounts, key Social Security legislation, potential benefit cuts, and what financial professionals should be watching as the future of the program continues to evolve.
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Why You Need to Start Your Social Security Claim 4 Months Early
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Planning ahead matters when it comes to claiming Social Security. In his recent Kiplinger article, RSSA® Ray Harris, explains why starting the application process early may help individuals avoid unnecessary delays and better prepare for retirement income timing.
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Avoiding The Approaching Social Security ‘Financial Cliff’
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Martha Shedden contributed an article to Financial Advisor Magazine on the approaching Social Security “financial cliff” and why planning ahead matters. In the piece, she highlights how knowledgeable professionals such as RSSAs can help individuals better understand their options, navigate uncertainty, and make more informed claiming decisions in an increasingly complex retirement landscape.
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🎙️ ROI Now Means Reliability of Income
Ted Rosedale, COO of NARSSA, joins host Paul Tyler alongside Joe Jordan and George Bain on The L&A Hub Podcast for a conversation on Social Security, retirement income, longevity, and the growing need for informed guidance as millions of Americans approach retirement.
The episode also explores the role of the RSSA® designation, advisor education, and how technology and AI are shaping the future of retirement planning.
Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch the recording here.
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Social Security Administration Updates
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A Historic Year at SSA
The Social Security Administration marked the one-year anniversary of Commissioner Frank Bisignano’s leadership by highlighting major customer service and technology improvements, including shorter wait times, faster phone support, and expanded online access for beneficiaries. Learn more.
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Life Insurance Summit | June 15-17 | Nashville, TN
We look forward to attending and sponsoring this exciting event hosted by BetterWealth. Grab your tickets before they sell out and use code RSSA20 for 20% off.
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Social Security Wasted Money Chasing Small Overpayments, Watchdog Finds
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A recent ThinkAdvisor article takes a closer look at Social Security overpayment recovery practices and the ongoing conversations surrounding the administration of the program, with insight from Martha Shedden.
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How Registered Social Security Analysts Help Older Adults Navigate a Critical Piece of Retirement Planning
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NARSSA COO Ted Rosedale is featured in a recent AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® article, where he shares insights on the gap between worrying about Social Security and actually planning for it, and the role of Registered Social Security Analysts® in helping individuals make more informed claiming decisions.
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