Oct 21 Collecting on Your Ex’s Social Security: When and How? By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Even if you've been divorced for years, you may still benefit from a divorcée spousal benefit from your ex's work record. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff explains when and how to cross that path. Photo courtesy of… Continue reading
Oct 14 When life partners should marry to benefit from Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff Depending on your age and financial position, Social Security may reward you and your partner for finally tying the knot. Photo courtesy of flickr user terrellcwoods. Continue reading
Oct 14 When Life Partners Should Marry to Benefit from Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Marriage may increase your Social Security benefits. Photo courtesy of flickr user terrellcwoods. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security "mistakes" and his Social Security gotchas… Continue reading
Sep 30 Am I bankrupting Social Security by taking benefits I may not need? By Laurence Kotlikoff There's a reason Social Security forces everyone -- regardless of income level -- to save for retirement, argues Larry Kotlikoff. Photo courtesy of William Thomas Cain/Getty Images. Continue reading
Sep 30 Am I Bankrupting Social Security by Taking Benefits I May Not Need? By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Social Security was designed for older folks of all income levels for a reason, Larry Kotlikoff explains. Photo courtesy of William Thomas Cain/Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his… Continue reading
Sep 23 The danger of trusting Social Security’s online advice By Laurence Kotlikoff You risk making the wrong decision about when to collect your spousal benefit if you only read Social Security's online advice. Larry Kotlikoff explains why the small details Social Security omits can make a big difference in the amount of… Continue reading
Sep 23 The Danger of Trusting Social Security’s Online Advice By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Don't assume that Social Security's website is giving you all of the information you need. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Kimberly B. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his additional secrets, his Social Security… Continue reading
Sep 16 When to take Social Security when you expect your spouse to outlive you By Laurence Kotlikoff When should you take full retirement and spousal benefits if one spouse could die much sooner than the other? You may want to wait to collect your retirement benefit to maximize your spouse's survivor benefit. Photo courtesy of Flickr user… Continue reading
Sep 16 When to Take Social Security When You Expect Your Spouse to Outlive You By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff When should you take full retirement and spousal benefits if one spouse is expected to die much sooner than the other? Photo courtesy of Flickr user Jon Pinder. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his… Continue reading
Sep 09 The High Cost to Your Family of Filing for Social Security at 62, Even If You Need the Money By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Even if you really need the money, consider picking up another job or downsizing before starting your Social Security benefits early. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Lee J. Haywood. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets",… Continue reading