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 APR 09, 2013
No limit to confusion over Social Security earnings cap

Waiting to claim at 66 escapes benefit claw back, but not taxes

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Now entering: Pension offset zone, a Social Security nightmare

Retirement payout from non-covered work can wipe out a spousal or survivor benefit

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Surprise! A trip to the Social Security office isn't hell on earth

One adviser's visit to the local bureau was easier than expected; there's hope

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Virtual Social Security accounts can be a real pain

Safeguards to prevent identity can also prevent users from setting up online accounts

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
Americans' retirement confidence remains at an all-time low

Enormous opportunity exists for advisers to help clients save and thrive.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Age difference creates Social Security quandry

Older, lower-earning wife means couple has fewer choices

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2013
Social Security options worth investigating

Maxing out benefits requires some homework

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Ticking the right boxes for Social Security

More than one spouse? Pick the highest benefit

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Translating Social Security-speak

Looking for clarity in the fog of confusion when claiming benefits

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2013
A trip to Social Security office isn't that bad, one adviser finds

A happy ending for financial advoiser who wanted to set up an online account