Jun 08 Do you know how Medigap policies work? By Philip Moeller During your initial enrollment period for Medicare, there are “guaranteed issue rights” for Medigap policies that prevent insurers from either denying coverage or charging you higher rates due to pre-existing conditions. Continue reading
May 31 The best insurance policy on Earth: waiting until 70 to take Social Security By Paul Solman Viewing Social Security as an investment is economically blockheaded. Instead, think of Social Security as an insurance policy. Continue reading
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 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 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