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
Jan 11 What you should know about Social Security childhood disability benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading
Jan 04 Can I return to work and still receive Social Security disability benefits? By Laurence Kotlikoff Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff answers your retirement questions. Continue reading
Dec 28 When Social Security’s advice just doesn’t add up By Laurence Kotlikoff Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading
Dec 21 Is the effective deadline to file and suspend later than everyone thinks? By Laurence Kotlikoff Does a four-month rule mean that more people can file and suspend than was originally thought?… Continue reading
Dec 21 Column: These facts about inequality can’t be whitewashed By John Komlos Counting Social Security as 'wealth' avoids the inconvenient truth of inequality, writes economist John Komlos. Continue reading
Dec 14 Column: What you need to know about file and suspend under the new Social Security rules By Laurence Kotlikoff Under the new Social Security rules, not every one should try to file and suspend. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff explains. Continue reading
Dec 09 Column: Ignore this piece of advice from Social Security to get maximum coverage By Laurence Kotlikoff Approach your longevity risk like you'd approach any other kind of insurable risk. In this case, it means waiting to collect much higher benefits. Continue reading
Nov 24 Column: Widows lose thousands in Social Security benefits due to misinformation By Laurence Kotlikoff A Social Security whistleblower claims that widows are losing thousands due to agency mistakes. Continue reading
Nov 12 Column: 12 secrets to maximizing your Social Security benefits under the new rules By Laurence Kotlikoff If the new Social Security benefit rules are here for good, and they certainly seem to be, what should people do?… Continue reading