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MarketWatch | When is the best time to claim Social Security retirement benefits — sooner or later?

Published: April 18, 2022

At age 70, your benefit is about 76% higher than what it would have been at age 62, said Martha Shedden, a retired civil engineer who became so passionate about the need to educate people about Social Security that she co-founded the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, a group that trains people as Social Security counselors…

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Press Release | NARSSA Announces Partnership with the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA)

Published: April 4, 2022

“We are delighted to establish a partnership with NAEA,” said Todd S. Whiton, CEO of NARSSA. “NAEA’s commitment to professional development and excellence for its members, naturally aligns with NARSSAs mission to ensure that every Social Security eligible person gets every dollar that they have earned and are entitled to.” Whiton continued, “Tax planning is such a critical and essential component of retirement planning and NAEA members are uniquely qualified to support their clients with their Social Security income planning needs.”

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TheStreet | Retirement Daily Learning Center Webinar: Social Security Primer Part 5

Published: March 14, 2022

In part five of a six-part primer on Social Security, Martha Shedden, the co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, explains when beneficiaries have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits.

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TheStreet | Medicare Premiums are Reducing My Social Security Benefit

Published: March 10, 2022

Unless the person is not eligible, as described, the benefit amount should not be going down, says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder, National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. “There are some exceptions that may apply to this person, but if not, I would suggest that they quote this blog information and ask to speak to a manager.”

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TheStreet | Retirement Daily Learning Center Webinar: Social Security Primer Part 4

Published: February 2, 2022

In the fourth of a multi-part Retirement Daily Learning Center webinar series, Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA), discusses a number of Social Security case studies for single, married, divorced and survivor beneficiaries.

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Press Release | NARSSA Announces Partnership with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)

Published: January 19, 2022

NARSSA and NAPFA will be collaborating on several initiatives to promote Social Security education to NAPFA’s member community. These initiatives are to include educational programs, articles, podcasts, and other program benefits for NAPFA members. NAPFA members who complete NARSSA’s Social Security education course will have the opportunity to earn their RSSA® credential and be recognized by clients as Social Security experts.

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