social security

Social Security recipients can expect no benefit increase next year

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

For just the third time in 40 years, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect no increase in benefits next year, unwelcome news for more than one-fifth of the nation's population.

Do I qualify for both V.A. benefits and Social Security disability benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Did you suffer a service-related injury? Here's what you need to know about applying for Social Security disability benefits.

A little known Social Security hack for divorcees looking to remarry

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Can two divorcees marry and continue to collect Social Security benefits on their exes?…

How soon after the wedding can I start collecting social security benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

In most cases, a spouse must be married for a full year before they can become entitled to spousal benefits. However, if a person is already drawing benefits as a divorced spouse, they can become entitled to spousal benefits on…

What happens to your Social Security benefit when you marry?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

A reader asks whether remarrying will cause her to lose her Social Security benefits. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff has the answer.

Social Security mix-up? Here’s what you should do

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Social Security's mistakes with retirement benefits are notoriously difficult to set straight.

Should you collect Social Security early and invest your benefits?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

It's a tempting prospect. But is it worth it? Larry Kotlikoff has the answer.

Social Security turns 80. Should we cheer or cry?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

On its 80th birthday, Larry Kotlikoff argues that Social Security needs to be replaced by a modern system.

Social Security at 80: Is it time for an overhaul?

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

Social Security turns 80 on Friday, and the massive retirement and disability program is showing its age.

Gridlock on needed reforms as Social Security turns 80

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

Relatively modest changes to taxes and benefits could still save it for generations of Americans to come, but Congress must act quickly, and even limited changes are politically difficult.