Press Release | NARSSA Announces Partnership with the Financial Planning Association

Published: October 4, 2021

NARSSA and FPA will work on several initiatives to help educate FPA members on Social Security, including access to the RSSA course. The collaboration will also include Social Security insights and education delivered through webinars, workshops, contributed articles to FPA’s Journal of Financial Planning, blogs, and more.

Financial Advisor Magazine | Social Security Benefits Might Get A 22% Haircut In 2034, Trustee Report Says

Published: October 1, 2021

There are so many variables that can be adjusted that can extend the longevity of the system for decades,” Shedden said. “It’s just going to take that shock of the possibility that benefits will be reduced to get lawmakers to act.”

CNBC | Here are the changes that could be coming to your Social Security benefits

Published: September 30, 2021

That rate has not been adjusted in many years, said Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Even moving it up by just a tenth of a percent or a hundredth of a percent could make a big difference with 176 million workers paying into the system, she said.

CNBC | These Social Security mistakes could cost you money

Published: September 30, 2021

Just because claiming Social Security at age 62 may be the right move for your sister, it doesn’t mean it is the right one for you. “There are no two claiming decisions that are the same,” said Martha Shedden, president and cofounder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts.

Press Release | Social Security Expert Devin Carroll Announces Strategic Alliance with NARSSA

Published: September 7, 2021

“NARSSA and Carroll will be collaborating on several strategic initiatives which include the production of a video series to enhance the RSSA advisor training program, videos for ongoing professional continuing education and videos that support the promotion of the RSSA® credential brand to the consumers who are seeking answers and expert guidance from a professional that has been trained and understands the importance of Social Security income optimization.”

Financial Advisor Magazine | Social Security May Face Benefit Cuts In 2034, Trustee Report Says

Published: September 1, 2021

“Social Security beneficiaries would still get 78% in 2034 even if Congress does nothing at all,” Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Financial Advisor magazine. “There are so many variables that can be adjusted that can extend the longevity of the system for decades, it’s just going to take that shock of the possibility that benefits will be reduced to get lawmakers to act,” Shedden said.