Oct 13 Watch 5:36 Will the bump in Social Security benefits be enough to offset inflation? By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Karina Cuevas For older Americans and retirees, there was some helpful news to accompany the latest inflation report. Americans taking Social Security will see an 8.7% bump in their benefits. That's starting in January thanks to the 2023 cost of living adjustment,… Continue watching
Jul 13 Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 17 years, according to trustees report By Philip Moeller The annual trustee reports on Social Security and Medicare, released today, have become a doomsday clock for senior benefits. Continue reading
May 06 Emma and Noah were 2015’s most popular baby names By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press For the second year in a row, Emma and Noah top the annual list of top baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. 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 19 Just 10 days left to meet Social Security’s April 29 deadline By Laurence Kotlikoff 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. Continue reading
Apr 05 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?… Continue reading
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