Mary Beth Franklin

Mary Beth Franklin is a Contributing Editor at Investment News specializing in Social Security, Medicare and Retirement income. She has been a financial journalist for more than 40 years, covering everything from federal budget and tax policies as a Capitol Hill reporter for United Press International to consumer finances as a writer and editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. Mary Beth became a Certified Financial Planner in 2015 and is an in-demand speaker at conferences for financial professionals as well as a frequent guest on numerous radio and television programs. She is the author of “Maximizing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits” and host of the Retirement Repair Shop podcast. In her free time, Mary Beth likes to read, garden, ski and play the piano. She received a BA in Communications from American University in 1975 where she continues to mentor journalism students.

Mary Beth Franklin
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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Unlocking Social Security's Future: 2034 Outlook

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could top 3 percent

Unofficial estimate would be largest increase since 2012, but retiree costs are growing even faster.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2018
A global call to modernize retirement systems

Employment and demographic trends are disrupting the 20th century safety net.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

The gig economy as a backup retirement plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Almost half of near-retirees fail basic Social Security quiz

More than half of those surveyed have not yet created an online Social Security account

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends at age 64

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Social Security's most confusing rules

Workers' age and marital status determine their claiming options.