Economy Dec 04 It’s No Bubble: Why We Should All Give Bitcoin a Chance By Larry Kotlikoff and Rob Shavell Our Social Security columnist Larry Kotlikoff and Rob Shavell make an economic argument for Bitcoin. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Rene Walter. Most Mondays on Making Sense, we turn to Larry Kotlikoff for…
Economy Dec 02 How poor advice may have denied this woman extra Social Security benefits Rumors about Social Security policies abound; it's important to consult the Social Security Administration, especially their technical experts, about your specific circumstances. Photo courtesy of Tetra Images.
Economy Dec 02 How Poor Advice May Have Denied This Woman Extra Social Security Benefits By Larry Kotlikoff Rumors about Social Security policies abound; it's important to consult the Social Security Administration, especially their technical experts, about your specific circumstances. Photo courtesy of Tetra Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his…
Economy Nov 25 How Social Security discriminates against young divorced parents A young divorced mom whose ex has filed for Social Security can't collect the same spousal benefits as a young married mom whose husband has filed for Social Security. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Leon Fishman.
Economy Nov 25 How Social Security Discriminates Against Young Divorced Parents By Larry Kotlikoff A young divorced mom whose ex has filed for Social Security can't collect the same spousal benefits as a young married mom whose husband has filed for Social Security. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Leon Fishman.
Economy Nov 18 Why baby boomers are making the wrong Social Security moves Boomers don't make the right decisions about collecting Social Security because the present often takes precedence over the future. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Leenata Bankhele.
Economy Nov 18 Why Baby Boomers Are Making the Wrong Social Security Moves By Larry Kotlikoff Boomers don't make the right decisions about collecting Social Security because the present often takes precedence over the future. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Leenata Bankhele. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his…
Economy Nov 11 Gen X and Y, it’s time to make your Social Security retirement decisions Members of Generations X and Y have important Social Security decisions to consider -- now. When and which benefits their parents and grandparents collect is just as much their concern. Photo courtesy of Lyza Danger.
Economy Nov 11 Gen X and Y, It’s Time to Make Your Social Security Retirement Decisions By Larry Kotlikoff Members of Generations X and Y need to be involved in their parents' and grandparents' Social Security collection decisions. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Lyza Danger. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his…
Economy Nov 04 How Social Security keeps divorcées and widows in the dark about their benefits Social Security cites misguided "privacy" restrictions, Larry Kotlikoff argues, for not sharing information about former spouses' earnings records with surviving and ex-spouses. Photo courtesy of Flickr user João Ferreira.