September 2026 Edition

September was a busy month for NARSSA, with national media coverage, new survey findings, expert insights and conversations across print, digital and podcast platforms. Catch up on the latest headlines, updates and resources in this month’s Roundup.

Jean Chatzky turns to NARSSA President and Co-Founder Martha Shedden in an AARP article for insight on Social Security considerations facing family caregivers.

NARSSA President and Co-Founder Martha Shedden and RSSA^® Ray Harris are quoted in CBS News, sharing what beneficiaries should know about Social Security overpayments and the steps they can take if they receive an overpayment notice.

RSSA^® Laurie Bodisch is featured in the Central Penn Business Journal, discussing the importance of coordinating Social Security with the many other moving pieces of retirement planning.

NARSSA President and Co-Founder Martha Shedden, RSSA^®, contributed an article to Kiplinger explaining what to do if your Social Security work credits fall short and how eligibility for benefits is determined.

Thank you to the RSSA^® professionals who participated in NARSSA’s recent nationwide survey and shared what they are hearing from clients about Social Security.

One finding stood out: 73.5% of respondents said clients want to claim Social Security early because they are concerned about potential future benefit cuts.

The findings have gained national media attention and highlighted the questions and concerns shaping Social Security decisions today.

Recent coverage includes:

Fortune
Examines how concerns about Social Security’s future are influencing early claiming decisions. Read the story

ThinkAdvisor
Explores how delaying Social Security may create opportunities for broader retirement income and tax planning. Read the story

The Daily Upside
Looks at how uncertainty and conflicting advice are shaping Social Security claiming decisions. Read the story

USA TODAY
Explores why many Americans plan to claim Social Security before full retirement age, despite the larger monthly benefit available to those who wait. Read the story

ATC Summit 2026: We are proud to be an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP portfolio company and we attended the summit in DC earlier this week. See pictures

Annuity Producers Live: It was incredible seeing so many RSSAs together in one place at Annuity Producers Live in Texas earlier this month. Check out the group photo