PBS NewsHour

Tricks and tips for getting the most from Social Security

Clip: 02/26/2015 | 7m

The longer you wait before cashing in on Social Security benefits, the greater the financial reward. But many don’t wait until age 70. There’s a range of loopholes and “secrets” that can improve your benefits, a fact economics correspondent Paul Solman discovered during a tennis game with friend and Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff. Their new book, “Get What’s Yours,” shares that knowledge.

Aired: 02/26/15

Rating: NR

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