InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security

InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security
Mary Beth Franklin's show on Maryland Public television will offer guidance not only for individuals currently nearing retirement age, but also those caring for aging relatives or facing changes in their marital status.
JUN 01, 2023

Investors and advisors seeking to have their Social Security questions answered now have a must-see TV show of their own.

InvestmentNews columnist and retirement expert Mary Beth Franklin will premiere her original special, "Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin" on Maryland Public Television and the MPT live stream on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. EST.

An encore presentations of the program will air on June 8 at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and June 9 at 8 p.m. on MPT2/Create. The program will also be available for on-demand viewing for MPT members.  

The show will offer guidance not only for individuals currently nearing retirement age on how to maximize their Social Security benefits, but for those who are caring for aging relatives, facing changes in their marital status or plotting career paths. Franklin will also tackle the big questions about the future of Social Security.

Franklin is an award-winning journalist and certified financial planner. She writes a monthly column on retirement issues for InvestmentNews and is the author of an e-book, Maximizing Social Security Retirement Benefits.  

“I’m delighted that a broader consumer audience will have the opportunity to hear my message about the importance of Social Security as the bedrock of most Americans’ retirement income plan,” Franklin said.

“Deciding when to claim Social Security is a highly personal decision based on your health, marital status, and other sources of retirement income. This program, 'Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin,' will arm you with crucial information so you can make the best decision for your unique situation,” she added.

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