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Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Laurence J. Kotlikoff is co-author of Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security, an economics professor at Boston University and president of Economic Security Planning, which creates financial planning software. He also writes a regular column for Forbes; his articles can be found here. He was an independent write-in candidate for President in the 2016 election.

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
Social Security benefits

Should I Divorce to Get More Social Security Benefits From My Ex?

Sorting out the rules for divorced, spousal and widow's benefits
August 19, 2016
claiming Social Security

The Huge Payoff From Claiming Social Security Wisely

3 cases show how it's possible to receive tens of thousands extra
July 29, 2016
Social Security

Ask Larry: Which Social Security Benefit Should I Claim First?

The choices: widow's benefit, benefit as an ex-spouse or my own
July 22, 2016
Recording conversation

Why You Should Try to Tape Conversations With Social Security

The 'Ask Larry' columnist explains why it could put money in your pocket
July 15, 2016
claiming Social Security

5 Social Security Gotchas That Can Cut Your Benefits

Warnings from the authors of the newly revised 'Get What's Yours'
May 24, 2016
Social Security information

How to Max Social Security Benefits Under the New Rules

Here are 12 tips to help you make the most of your benefits
November 16, 2015
Divorce decree

Is It Time for a National Divorce Law?

PBS NewsHour's divorce columnist argues: Yes
August 12, 2015
Social Security cards

Social Security Benefits for Singles and the Divorced

An expert explains how to get the biggest checks you’re entitled to receive
June 12, 2013
social security provisions

How to Avoid Making Social Security Mistakes

One of the nation's top retirement experts offers advice on when to claim Social Security benefits
August 6, 2012
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