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Our Social Security experts have answered more than 10,000 questions about Social Security over many years. Search for your questions and answers here.
Laurence "Larry" Kotlikoff, Professor of Economics, Boston University, and President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., makers of Maximize My Social Security
Getting Social Security right is tough sledding. Most people get it wrong, leaving over $180,000 on the table. Together with my company colleague, Jerry Lutz, we've answered well over 10,000 Social Security questions over the past 14 years. If you have a question, you can search our past answers here. But don't stop there.
The Q&As are general. But you need specific answers tailored to your family's precise circumstances. So, please look through these Q&As. But then, please run Maximize My Social Security or MaxiFi.
I developed both tools to help you perform Money Magic — find safe ways to raise your living standards. Both tools are very inexpensive and user friendly. MaxiFi does full lifetime financial planning in addition to Social Security planning. Thousands of households have used them over the years. They can make an enormous difference to your financial future.
My best, Larry
The Q&As are general. But you need specific answers tailored to your family's precise circumstances. So, please look through these Q&As. But then, please run Maximize My Social Security or MaxiFi.
I developed both tools to help you perform Money Magic — find safe ways to raise your living standards. Both tools are very inexpensive and user friendly. MaxiFi does full lifetime financial planning in addition to Social Security planning. Thousands of households have used them over the years. They can make an enormous difference to your financial future.
My best, Larry
Selected Questions and Answers
May 25, 2023
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What Is The Downside To My Spouse Claiming Her Own Benefits At 62 And Then Upgrading To Spousal Benefits When I Turn 67?
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Will I Be Eligible To Collect Benefits From My Deceased Husband's Social Security If The Windfall Act Is Repealed?
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How Much Will My Remaining Children Be Paid When My Oldest Child Turns 18?
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Will My Social Security Benefit Be Affected By The Sale Of My Home?
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Is It Too Soon To Expect An Answer From Social Security Regarding My Request For A Benefit Recalculation?
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How Far In Advance Do I Need To Apply For Social Security Benefits?
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How Should I Complete My Application In Order To Be Assured Of Getting My Full Age 70 Rate?
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