May 30 I’ve fallen on hardship. Should I take Social Security early? By Laurence Kotlikoff Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers readers' Social Security questions. Continue reading
May 26 Despite decreased benefits, many Americans take Social Security early By Adam Allington, Associated Press Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they’ll dip into the program before reaching full retirement age. Continue reading
May 25 How to avoid Medicare enrollment panic By Philip Moeller No need to panic. Here's what you need to know about Medicare enrollment. Continue reading
May 19 Column: 3 true Social Security horror stories By Laurence Kotlikoff Getting retirement benefits shouldn't be this complicated, writes Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff. Continue reading
May 18 Should you stay on your employer health insurance or get Medicare? By Philip Moeller When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. But if you're still working and are covered by your employer's health insurance, should you bother with Medicare?… Continue reading
May 11 Getting trapped in the regulatory morass of Social Security and Medicare By Philip Moeller Justice is often thwarted by layers of bureaucracy, reluctance of people to confess their mistakes and problems in communicating your problem to the right people. Continue reading
May 04 How to get what’s yours from Medicare and Social Security By Philip Moeller The Social Security Administration is heavily involved in Medicare. Here's what you need to know about how the two programs interact -- and how to make the most out of it. Continue reading
May 03 5 secrets and 5 gotchas to help you navigate Social Security’s new rules By Laurence Kotlikoff Here are five Social Security gotchas and five secrets from the new and revised book, "Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Last call to pursue Social Security’s file and suspend strategy! By Laurence Kotlikoff The deadline to pursue the file and suspend strategy is April 29, 2016. Do you know what your retirement plans are?… Continue reading
Apr 11 Do the recent changes in Social Security rules allow you to file and suspend? By Laurence Kotlikoff Changes to Social Security rules in November may affect your ability to use the file and suspend strategy. Continue reading