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Fixing Medicare

Publication: 
Forbes
Date: 
2004-12-13

by Laurence J. Kotlikoff

There's a way to curb costs without giving people substandard care.

Should You Move In With Your Mom?

Publication: 
Forbes
Date: 
2009-05-10

by Laurence J. Kotlikoff

"Birds do it, bees do it, educated fleas do it. Let's shack up with mom." The Italians have been singing this version of Cole Porter's classic for decades. Over half of Italian men 25 to 35 now live with their moms (and dads).

Does Moving For A Job Make Sense?

Publication: 
Forbes
Date: 
2009-12-08

by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Daniel J. Royer

Lord knows that with unemployment at 10%, there are lots of us looking for jobs in places to which we hadn't dreamed of moving. But even in good times, Americans are constantly changing jobs. Indeed, one-fifth of the work force typically switches jobs in a given year, many to different cities in a different state.

What's A Fair Divorce Settlement?

Publication: 
Forbes
Date: 
2010-07-07

by Laurence J. Kotlikoff

Economics can't say what's fair, but it can help with divorce settlements by showing who is really getting what and how to make the best out of a bad situation.

Is Conventional Financial Planning Good for Your Financial Health?

Publication: 
BU Working Paper
Date: 
2006-01-01

by Laurence J. Kotlikoff
Professor of Economics, Boston University President, Economic Security Planning, Inc.

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