The Social Security Administration announced that it is reinstating National Social Security Month, a campaign to raise public awareness about accessing and optimizing benefits. Last observed in 2019, the campaign was paused during the pandemic and has been revived to help Americans make informed decisions about their retirement income.

Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers become eligible to claim Social Security, creating an opportunity for financial professionals to guide clients through one of the most important steps in their retirement journey. NAIFA is committed to helping financial professionals turn this critical moment into opportunity through powerful tools and training, including the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) program and educational resources like the on-demand webinar, "Social Security Financial Wellness: Help Your Clients Maximize Their Benefits." (NAIFA Members may access the webinar here.)

I have had my share of memories regarding Presidential elections going back for some time now. Probably the first I vividly remember involved Republican challenger and Senator Barry Goldwater running against incumbent President Lyndon Johnson. I particularly remember the ad showing the potential destruction of an atomic bomb that was run by the Johnson campaign. It indicated that Senator Goldwater would be trigger-happy with the A-bomb if he won the White House. And so it has been regarding presidential elections since that time.