

Nation May 06

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

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

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

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

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.
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.
Does the lump sum option live on?…
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.
May 08

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in 2014.
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