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 AUG 21, 2014
How higher Medicare premiums affect Social Security benefits

One woman finds out the real reason why her Social Security check declined.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2014
1.5 million workers may not get Social Security benefits after all

Public employees, including some schoolteachers, are affected by offset regulations

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2014
Social Security: What professional women need to know

The right claiming strategy can significantly increase lifetime benefits

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
An unexpected death brings Social Security questions

One question to ask: After the death of a spouse, are you goals still the same for your monthly benefit?

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Little has changed in health of Social Security system

Projected shortfalls still a concern in updated report

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
What professional women need to know about Social Security

The program was designed for an old-style one-earner family, so navigate its rules with care.

Widower asks why he didn't get survivor benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Widower asks why he didn't get survivor benefits

Blame it on family maximum limits, not sexism.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Women closing financial literacy gender gap

Despite gains, steep learning curve remains on investing and cash management.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2014
How to get Millennials on track for retirement

Crushing debts could make long-term savings goals a hard sell.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2014
Open Medicare enrollment season gives clients a chance to save

Mary Beth Franklin on how Medicare's annual open enrollment season is an ideal time for clients to shop around for new Medicare coverage — even if they are happy with their current plan — to see if it is still appropriate for their needs.