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About Laurence @Kotlikoff

Laurence Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor at Boston University, a Professor of Economics at Boston University, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., a company specializing in financial planning software, and the Director of the Fiscal Analysis Center. Kotlikoff's columns and blogs have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, the Boston Globe, Bloomberg, Forbes, Vox, The Economist, Yahoo.com, Huffington Post and other major publications.

Laurence’s Recent Stories

Economy Jul 01

Is It Worth Taking Social Security Early and Investing the Benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff Even if you want to collect Social Security early to invest those benefits, waiting until age 70 to collect is likely a safer investment with a better return. Photo courtesy of Dan Brownsword via Getty Images. Larry…

Economy Jun 27

The Social Security Payoff to the Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision

After Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling invalidating a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, married same-sex couples will be eligible for the same federal benefits as heterosexual married couples. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Elvert Barnes. The Supreme Court's…

Economy Jun 27

The Social Security Payoff to the Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision

By Larry Kotlikoff After Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling invalidating a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, married same-sex couples will be eligible for the same federal benefits as heterosexual married couples. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Elvert Barnes.

Economy Jun 24

When It Might Actually Make Sense to Take Social Security Early

It can make sense to start collecting Social Security before age 70 if there are dependent children who can benefit. Photo by Elizabeth Shell. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security…

Economy Jun 24

When It Might Actually Make Sense to Take Social Security Early

By Laurence Kotlikoff It can make sense to start collecting Social Security before age 70 if there are dependent children who can benefit. Photo by Elizabeth Shell. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his…

Economy Jun 17

How the Government Is Fooling Us About the Solvency of Social Security

The government should be budgeting for infinity, Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff argues, if Social Security is to remain solvent. Photo courtesy of Mark Wilson/Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social…

Economy Jun 17

How the Government Is Fooling Us About the Solvency of Social Security

By Larry Kotlikoff The government should be budgeting for infinity, Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff argues, if Social Security is to remain solvent. Photo courtesy of Mark Wilson/Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional…

Economy Jun 10

Not Everyone Thinks You Should Wait Until 70 to Take Social Security

With seniors retiring later and living longer, there are many advantages to waiting until age 70 to collect maximum Social Security benefits. Photo courtesy of Joanne Rathe/The Boston Globe via Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets",…

Economy Jun 10

Not Everyone Thinks You Should Wait Until 70 to Take Social Security

By Larry Kotlikoff With seniors retiring later and living longer, there are many advantages to waiting until age 70 to collect maximum Social Security benefits. Photo courtesy of Joanne Rathe/The Boston Globe via Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security…

Economy Jun 03

Can You Take More Than One Social Security Benefit at a Time?

Photo courtesy of Jim McGuire via Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social Security gotchas have prompted so many of you to write in…

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