Oct 15 No Social Security increase means a big Medicare headache for recipients By Philip Moeller As Medicare’s annual open enrollment season gets underway, the biggest news is an unknown: How much will Part B monthly premiums and annual deductibles rise in 2016?… Continue reading
Oct 15 Should you take Social Security early to avoid a likely massive Medicare premium increase in 2016? By Laurence Kotlikoff Medicare Part B premiums may rise by 50 percent or more in 2016. Is it worth trying to avoid?… Continue reading
Oct 15 No benefit hike for Social Security next year By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — There will be no benefit increase next year for millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees, the government said Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 11 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. Continue reading
Sep 28 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. Continue reading
Sep 21 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?… Continue reading
Sep 07 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… Continue reading
Aug 31 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. Continue reading
Aug 26 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. Continue reading
Aug 18 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. Continue reading