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MarketWatch | Don’t ignore the bad news in the latest actuarial analysis from Social Security

Published: June 3, 2022

Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, shares the actuary’s concern. The good news in the latest report “DOES NOT lessen the urgency of taking action NOW to strengthen the SS fund,” she wrote in an email, adding that she’s worried that Congress will react to the good news by being more of a procrastinator than they already are.

MarketWatch | A majority of workers have confidence in Social Security. Should you?

Published: April 29, 2022

Furthermore, Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told me in an interview that even if only three quarters of scheduled benefits get paid, Social Security will still be the primary source of income for many, if not most, retirees.

TheStreet | Retirement Daily Learning Center Webinar: Social Security Primer Part 6

Published: April 25, 2022

In part six of a six-part series, Martha Shedden, founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, provides an overview of the elements of retirement planning including income streams in retirement, essential and discretionary expenses, optimal cash flow for portfolio longevity, retirement planning decisions, and managing asset allocation.

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…

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.”

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.