“Social Security expert Martha Shedden has spent decades advising people how and when to file for their benefits. Last December, with her own 70th birthday on the horizon, it was finally time for Shedden to apply for her own benefits. As of late April, she was still waiting to receive a decision letter from the Social Security Administration confirming that her application had been approved. The process of beginning Social Security benefits has never been speedy, but the system is moving especially slowly in 2025. Bottom Line Personal asked Shedden what Social Security applicants need to know now.”
Published by Pamela Kweller, RSSA®
Pamela Kweller is the Content & Community Manager at RSSA. She is also certified as a Registered Social Security Analyst®. The mission of RSSA is to help Americans get the maximum Social Security income they have earned, enabling them to enjoy their lives more fully. Contact Pamela: pkweller@rssa.com View more posts