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Mar 07

Column: Social Security staffers are clueless about the new law

By Laurence Kotlikoff

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.

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Feb 29

Can my ex collect Social Security on my work record?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

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Feb 23

Column: Why has Social Security staff been breaking the new law?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

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.

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Feb 15

Urgent message to Social Security staff — please learn the new law!

By Laurence Kotlikoff

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.

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Feb 08

Column: Social Security advice for the dazed and confused

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

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Feb 04

Column: Should you file for your Social Security benefits online, over the phone or in person?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

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.

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Jan 25

How will getting divorced affect my Social Security benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

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Jan 18

Does the new Social Security law stop you from reclaiming your suspended benefits? Maybe not

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Does the lump sum option live on?…

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Jan 11

What you should know about Social Security childhood disability benefits

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

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Jan 04

Can I return to work and still receive Social Security disability benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff answers your retirement questions.

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