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Social Security benefits could be adjusted up to 3 percent in 2019, but that increase might not be enough to keep up with rising health care costs. Photo by Albert Lozano-Nieto/Adobe Stock

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.

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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 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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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.

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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.

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