Mar 21 When should I take my Social Security? By Laurence Kotlikoff A financial adviser tells a reader she should start taking her benefits at 65 or 66, but continue working until 70. Is the adviser right?… Continue reading
Mar 15 Social Security’s divorced widow abuse — an isolated case? By Laurence Kotlikoff It's important for anyone dealing with Social Security to know exactly what they are due and to tell, not ask Social Security to give them what's theirs, writes economist Larry Kotlikoff. Continue reading
Mar 07 Column: Social Security staffers are clueless about the new law By Laurence Kotlikoff Are you trying to file and suspend before the April 29 deadline? Here's what you need to know before you talk to Social Security. Continue reading
Feb 29 Can my ex collect Social Security on my work record? By Laurence Kotlikoff Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading
Feb 24 HealthCare.gov ‘passive’ on heading off fraud By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With billions in taxpayer dollars at stake, the Obama administration has taken a "passive" approach to identifying potential fraud involving the president's health care law, nonpartisan congressional investigators say in a report due out Wednesday. 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 23 Social Security, joblessness top economic concerns for Americans By Nancy Benac and Emily Swanson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Finally, something that polarized Americans can agree on. Ask people what economic issues will be important for the next president, and Democrats, Republicans and independents alike all put a high priority on protecting Social Security and reducing unemployment. Continue reading
Feb 15 Urgent message to Social Security staff — please learn the new law! By Laurence Kotlikoff Social Security has yet to issue final regulations with respect to the new law, and as a result, some Social Security staff are misinforming seniors. Continue reading
Feb 09 Obama sends Congress record $4.1 trillion 2017 spending plan By Andrew Taylor and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is unveiling his eighth and final budget, a $4 trillion-plus proposal that's freighted with liberal policy initiatives and new and familiar tax hikes — all sent to a dismissive Republican-controlled Congress that simply wants to… Continue reading
Feb 08 Column: Social Security advice for the dazed and confused By Laurence Kotlikoff Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading