Economy Nov 04 How Social Security Keeps Divorcées and Widows in the Dark About Their Benefits By Larry Kotlikoff 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. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34…
Economy Oct 28 When Social Security’s advisers get it wrong You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole.
Economy Oct 28 When Social Security’s Advisers Get It Wrong By Larry Kotlikoff You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole. Larry…
Economy Oct 21 Collecting on your ex’s Social Security: When and how? Even if you've been divorced for years, you may still benefit from a divorcée spousal benefit from your ex's work record. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff explains when and how to cross that path. Photo courtesy of Flickr user…
Economy Oct 21 Collecting on Your Ex’s Social Security: When and How? By Larry Kotlikoff Even if you've been divorced for years, you may still benefit from a divorcée spousal benefit from your ex's work record. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff explains when and how to cross that path. Photo courtesy of…
Economy Oct 14 When life partners should marry to benefit from Social Security Depending on your age and financial position, Social Security may reward you and your partner for finally tying the knot. Photo courtesy of flickr user terrellcwoods.
Economy Oct 14 When Life Partners Should Marry to Benefit from Social Security By Larry Kotlikoff Marriage may increase your Social Security benefits. Photo courtesy of flickr user terrellcwoods. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social Security gotchas…
Economy Oct 07 Survivor and spousal benefits: How much? And when? Don't assume your spousal benefit will be based on the benefit your spouse receives, which could be more or less than his or her full retirement benefit. Photo by Siri Stafford/Getty Images.
Economy Oct 07 Survivor and Spousal Benefits: How Much? And When? By Larry Kotlikoff Maximizing spousal and survivor benefits is a matter of careful timing. Photo by Siri Stafford/Getty Images Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social…
Economy Oct 07 Ending the health care standoff the right way? Opponents of the Affordable Care Act protest the Supreme Court's June 2012 decision upholding the law. Shutting down the government isn't the right way to ditch the law, Larry Kotlikoff and Vikram Mansharamani argue: it's time to draft legislation from…