Nov 04 How Social Security Keeps Divorcées and Widows in the Dark About Their Benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Social Security cites misguided "privacy" restrictions, Larry Kotlikoff argues, for not sharing information about former spouses' earnings records with surviving and ex-spouses. Photo courtesy of Flickr user João Ferreira. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34… Continue reading
Oct 28 When Social Security's advisers get it wrong By Laurence Kotlikoff You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole. Continue reading
Oct 28 When Social Security's Advisers Get It Wrong By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole. Larry… Continue reading
Oct 21 Collecting on your ex's Social Security: When and how? By Laurence 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 Flickr user… Continue reading
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