Economy Mar 18 We’re talking about inequality all wrong The right measure is not how much wealth or income people have or receive, but their spending power after the government has levied taxes on those resources and supplemented those resources with welfare and other benefits.
Economy Mar 15 Social Security’s divorced widow abuse — an isolated case? It's important for anyone dealing with Social Security to know exactly what they are due and to tell, not ask Social Security to give them what's theirs, writes economist Larry Kotlikoff.
Economy Mar 07 Column: Social Security staffers are clueless about the new law Are you trying to file and suspend before the April 29 deadline? Here's what you need to know before you talk to Social Security.
Economy Feb 29 Can my ex collect Social Security on my work record? Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.
Economy Feb 23 Column: Why has Social Security staff been breaking the new law? Why was Social Security staff telling people they couldn't file and suspend when they were legally permitted to do so? They were misinformed, writes Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff.
Economy Feb 15 Urgent message to Social Security staff — please learn the new law! Social Security has yet to issue final regulations with respect to the new law, and as a result, some Social Security staff are misinforming seniors.
Economy Feb 08 Column: Social Security advice for the dazed and confused Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.
Economy Feb 04 Column: Should you file for your Social Security benefits online, over the phone or in person? Social Security's online retirement benefit application process is a safe way to file for your retirement benefit, because it asks you this one very important question.
Economy Jan 25 How will getting divorced affect my Social Security benefits? Economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.
Economy Jan 18 Does the new Social Security law stop you from reclaiming your suspended benefits? Maybe not Does the lump sum option live on?…