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Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Laurence Kotlikoff is a co-author of “Get What’s Yours from Social Security” and a professor of economics at Boston University.

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Opinion

Social Security Horror Stories

Alarming clawback letters, erroneous benefits calculations and overworked and undertrained call-center workers leave many retirees fuming
May 19, 2023
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Opinion

An Economist Takes on the Social Security Earnings Test

What is the impact on older adults? Millions of dollars, he says.
March 23, 2023
Social Security

The $3.4 Trillion Retirees Aren’t Getting From Social Security

A new study's findings, and what could get more money in retirees' pockets
July 1, 2019
Social Security

Social Security Is Shortchanging Widows and Widowers

An Inspector General's report finds underpayment of $132 million and counting
March 6, 2018
Divorce

How to Keep a Divorce From Wrecking Your Finances

Craft a settlement the way an economist would
May 31, 2017
Social Security

A Tough Look at Fidelity's Social Security IQ Quiz

Why this expert says the Social Security survey findings are interesting, but flawed
April 25, 2017
Social Security statements

Social Security Plans to Provide Even Less Information

Who won't get Social Security earnings and benefits statements in the mail
January 12, 2017
claiming Social Security

Why We Claim Social Security Far Too Soon

There are three reasons, this expert says, and two are unwise
December 28, 2016
Social Security benefits

Does It Pay to Return to Work to Boost Future Social Security Benefits?

This expert runs the numbers to come up with an answer
October 26, 2016
claiming Social Security

How Social Security Misleads About Claiming Benefits

A new government report and Senate hearing take the agency to task
September 27, 2016
Social Security

Why Most Retirees Lose Thousands in Social Security Benefits

One common mistake can have significant financial consequences
September 21, 2016
write-in candidate

Can Write-In Presidential Candidates Change Our Politics?

The answer from the Boston University economist who is one
August 23, 2016
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