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
Nov 10 Column: Why closing Social Security loopholes is good policy By Alicia H. Munnell Social Security is not supposed to be a complicated program where those “in the know” get a much better deal than the average guy. Continue reading
Nov 05 Column: Recent Social Security reform doesn't fix unfair spousal benefits By Eugene Steuerle The budget compromise forged by Congress and the Obama administration at the end of last month makes two fundamental changes in Social Security. Continue reading
Nov 02 Column: This is not how you fix Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff Fixing Social Security, which certainly needs plenty of fixing, needs to be done in the light of day, in hearings open to the public, based on testimony by a range of experts, and with careful consideration of a range of… Continue reading
Nov 01 Column: Congress is pulling the rug out from people's retirement decisions By Laurence Kotlikoff The bill will reduce the lifetime benefits of millions of Americans by tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Continue reading
Oct 28 Fact-checking the GOP debate in Boulder By Christopher S. Rugaber and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- A look at some of the claims in the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night and how they compare with the facts. Continue reading
Oct 27 Column: Proposed budget bill would have devastating effects on millions' Social Security benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff The House’s new budget bill would make radical changes to the way Social Security provides spousal and retirement benefits.… Continue reading