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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Social Security, divorce and remarriage
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2016
Social Security, divorce and remarriage

Who gets which benefits when? It depends.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2016
A widow's Social Security dilemma

Earnings test complicates choice between retirement and survivor benefits.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2016
Retiree medical expenses could outpace Social Security benefits in 20 years

Your clients could be under saving for their real retirement income needs.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2016
Longer lifespans lead to multiple goals beyond retirement

Although baby boomers who are in or near retirement may stick to more traditional timetables, younger individuals may chafe at the idea of retiring at 65 to play golf.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2016
Longevity may alter financial planning

Longer lifespans create multiple goals beyond retirement.

How to get the most out of Social Security after divorce
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2016
How to get the most out of Social Security after divorce

Who gets which benefits when? It depends.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2016
Retirees just want to have fun, Merrill Lynch study says

Unprecedented free time in retirement will be a boon for the leisure industry.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2016
New tool aims to optimize retirement withdrawals

Non-traditional drawdown strategies improve tax efficiency that can extend portfolio life.

How to become a Social Security expert
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2016
How to become a Social Security expert

Training programs available for various levels of experience and interest.

Social Security clarifies guidance on claiming rules at 11th hour
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2016
Social Security clarifies guidance on claiming rules at 11th hour

Watch out: The range of advice issued by local offices and hotline operators has been very inconsistent.