retirement

Labor Department’s new rule offers more protections for retirement savers

By Kristen Doerer

This morning, the Department of Labor announced a new rule meant to legally hold financial advisers to your best interest.

What if you can’t get an appointment with Social Security before the file and suspend deadline?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

How can one file and suspend before the deadline -- if, indeed, this is the optimal strategy -- if one can't get in the Social Security door?…

Should I keep regular health insurance if I’m enrolling in Medicare?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

Don’t take a one-time payment. You can’t count on dying on time

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

Social Security’s divorced widow abuse — an isolated case?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

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.

Don’t overlook Medicare’s low-income support programs

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your Medicare questions.

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.

Are you overpaying for retiree health insurance?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare Maven Phil Moeller answers your health care questions.

Can my ex collect Social Security on my work record?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions.

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.