Aug 14 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. Continue reading
Aug 14 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. Continue reading
Aug 09 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. Continue reading
Aug 03 When it comes to Social Security, patience provides a tremendous return By Laurence Kotlikoff Should you take your Social Security benefits now, or should you wait? Social Security expert Laurence Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading
Jul 29 Social Security whistleblower claims widows losing thousands due to agency mistakes By Laurence Kotlikoff A whistleblower tells Larry Kotlikoff about a number of Social Security practices he considers unfair, dishonest and unworthy of our government. Continue reading
Jul 20 If Social Security tells you you’re dead, don’t believe them By Laurence Kotlikoff What do you do when Social Security informs you and your credit card company that you're deceased? One reader shares her story. Getting Social Security to admit that she was alive proved no easy task. Continue reading
Jul 13 The problem with quick and easy Social Security calculators By Laurence Kotlikoff Larry Kotlikoff explains that quick and easy Social Security calculators are just that—quick. To get what's yours from Social Security, don't plan on cutting any corners. Continue reading
Jun 29 Hurray if you’re gay! Time to get what’s yours from Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff The Supreme Court’s historic decision to legalize gay marriage means gay spouses can now collect spousal benefits, regardless of what state they call home. But how much do gay spouses know about Social Security benefits and how to collect them?… Continue reading
Jun 23 No matter what they tell you, it’s not a question: You can suspend your Social Security benefit By Laurence Kotlikoff You can file and suspend. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But the question is whether or not it's in your best interest to file and suspend. Continue reading
Jun 15 New survey confirms no one understands Social Security. Do you? By Laurence Kotlikoff MassMutual's recent survey on Americans' Social Security knowledge show that most people are clueless when it comes to collecting Social Security. It also showed that MassMutual, itself, doesn't have a full grasp on the system. Continue reading