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.

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2015
One year later, a dispatch from the retirement front

<i>Crain's Wealth</i> contributing editor reflects on how life has changed since her husband retired a year ago.

Worst-case scenario for Medicare premium hike in 2016
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2015
Worst-case scenario for Medicare premium hike in 2016

Medicare premiums have been rising twice as fast as Social Security COLAs.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2015
Dispatch from the retirement front – one year later

<i>InvestmentNews</i> contributing editor reflects on how life has changed since her husband retired a year ago.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2015
How late-life remarriages complicate Social Security benefits

Matters can get complicated when a new spouse enters the picture.

I took the test, I talked the talk. Now you can call me a CFP!
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2015
I took the test, I talked the talk. Now you can call me a CFP!

Broader work experience definition allows columnist to use designation.

Health care costs can derail retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2015
Health care costs can derail retirement plans

Paying for health care has rarely been considered a major threat to retirement budgets, but with health care inflation driving costs higher, increased longevity and Medicare means-testing imposed on higher-income retirees, that's changing fast.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2015
Next year's Medicare premium hike is worst-case scenario for retirees

Premiums have been rising twice as fast as Social Security COLAs.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2015
How and why to file for Social Security benefits online

Given long waits on the phone or for in-person appointments, online applications could be the best way to go.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2015
How to file for Social Security benefits online

Given long waits on the phone or for in-person appointments, online applications could be the best way to go.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2015
Don't let health care costs derail your retirement plans

Tools can help you to refine cost projections and reduce Medicare surcharges.