Today’s column addresses questions about the earnings test, working and filing early, withdrawing a benefit after filing for it and proving marriage to and divorce from a deceased ex-spouse. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc, which markets Maximize My Social Security
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There is a well-known saying, “the map is not the territory,” that metaphorically illustrates the differences between belief and reality. Through our perception of the world, we create a ‘map’ of what we perceive to be reality. However, reality, or the “territory”, exists independent of our subjective experiences. We see as far as getting to
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After a year-plus of staying at home, it’s natural for people to want more space. This collection of properties, from Gothic European chateaus to a Portuguese palace, have precisely that.  Fairytale French chateau Location: Vitre, Brittany, France Price: $1.9 million  The gothic-style chateau was originally built 1860 and superbly restored in 2004 and 2016. Groupe
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Inflation in the United States has been mostly modest since 1982. That means that for 40 years, Americans have not had to worry much about the price of goods and services changing from year to year or the devaluation of the U.S. Dollar. However, signs are pointing to the possibility of inflation soon, so it
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Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposal aims to catch crypto tax evaders by reinforcing existing information reporting rules and information sharing agreements between jurisdictions.  What is Information Reporting?  Information reporting is the primary way that regulators like the IRS knows about your crypto activity. Cryptocurrency exchanges are required by law to collect your personal identification
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In this article CHDN Bob Baffert, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, stands near the track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, April 28, 2021. Bryan Woolston | Reuters Churchill Downs Racetrack on Wednesday suspended horse trainer Bob Baffert for two years after attorneys said Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit had failed a second
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