Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSA), was even more blunt about Musk’s work, insisting that what he says is simply not true…
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“Social Security and its future have been in the news recently as the DOGE guys have been looking at its innards. Yet, it’s not called the third rail of American politics for nothing. Over 70 million Americans rely on it for much, if not all, of their retirement income. Like Medicare, Social Security can be complicated to navigate when the time comes for you to enroll. The toughest question is when to begin taking it–age 62, 67 or 70 in most cases–and the long- term implications of that decision. In this conversation with Martha Shedden, certified as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and a Registered Social Security Analyst we discuss many aspects of Social Security income planning as well as the macro issues surrounding its financial viability, efforts to privatize it and questions surrounding the taxing of these benefits on the federal, as well as state level…”
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“If you’re looking for additional help with getting into the Social Security program and its benefits, look to the Registered Social Security Analysts website at rssa.com for help. This group is dedicated to helping you optimize your Social Security benefits through the opportunity to talk to a live person who is well-versed in all things Social Security.”
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report | What Is the Social Security Administration?
“This is equivalent to a retirement insurance plan,” says Martha Shedden, co-founder and president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. “It’s one leg of that three-legged stool that was available to retirees.”
Read MoreNewsweek | Trump Social Security Nominee Sparks Calls From Democrats for Investigation
Martha Shedden, president and cofounder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Newsweek: “He is, and has been, a very successful and wealthy CEO of a number of payment companies. Leading the profitable success of these businesses though is not the same as being in charge of the SSA. Over 50 percent of beneficiaries rely on their monthly checks for the majority of their retirement income. I have not seen any past experience or interest by Bisignano in any type of social insurance programs.”
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“I was personally not reassured,” said Martha Shedden, president of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, a group for those who help Americans navigate benefits claims.
Read MoreNewsweek | Man Loses Social Security, Medicare After Being Declared Dead
Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Newsweek: “The bottom line, in these cases of someone being declared dead and losing their Social Security and Medicare, is the lack of access to and support for SSA employee assistance, whether in person or on the phone, and that is exactly what, it appears, will only become worse…
Read MoreBottomLineInc | Average Social Security Check by Age
The Social Security Administration stopped mailing out benefits estimates back in 2011, leaving many of us unclear about how large our Social Security payments will be when we retire. Bottom Line Personal asked Social Security expert Martha Shedden about the average Social Security benefits and the key factors that affect the size of benefits.
Read MoreNewsweek | Social Security, Medicare Bill Would Speed Up Benefits for Cancer Patients
Martha Shedden, president and cofounder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, told Newsweek: “Patients with metastatic breast cancer face significant financial and medical hardships, struggling to support themselves and access the critical care they need. Due to the aggressive nature of the disease, under the current rules, many do not live long enough to utilize the SSDI and Medicare benefits they qualify for.”
Read MoreTheStreet | Protect Your Social Security Benefits As DOGE Cuts 7,000 SSA Jobs, Closes Offices
Need help for yourself or a loved one navigating the Social Security journey? Shedden suggests using the database at www.rssa.com/find-an-rssa to find nearby Registered Social Security Analyst — financial professionals and advisers with additional Social Security-specific education and expertise — to assist you.
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