Economy Jul 13 Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 17 years, according to trustees report By Philip Moeller
Nation May 06 Emma and Noah were 2015’s most popular baby names For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah top the annual list of top baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Economy Apr 26 Last call to pursue Social Security’s file and suspend strategy! The deadline to pursue the file and suspend strategy is April 29, 2016. Do you know what your retirement plans are?… By Laurence Kotlikoff
Economy Apr 19 Just 10 days left to meet Social Security’s April 29 deadline If your optimal Social Security lifetime benefit maximization strategy requires you to file for retirement benefits and immediately suspend them, make sure you do so by April 29. By Laurence Kotlikoff
Economy Apr 05 What if you can’t get an appointment with Social Security before the file and suspend deadline? 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?… By Laurence Kotlikoff
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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?… Continue reading
Jun 23 No matter what they tell you, it’s not a question: You can suspend your Social Security benefit By Laurence Kotlikoff You can file and suspend. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But the question is whether or not it's in your best interest to file and suspend. Continue reading
May 08 Here are the most popular baby names from 2014 By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in 2014. Continue reading