Economics Matters with Laurence Kotlikoff

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. **Note this episode was recorded prior to the October 6th attacks in Israel, and the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.** Professor Kotlikoff sits down with the illustrious Eytan Sheshinski, an esteemed economist renowned for his incisive analysis of public economics and policy formulation. Professor Sheshinski's storied career lends him exceptional authority; he has been a prolific contributor to the field of economics, with prodigious work on the theory of taxation and the economics of natural resources. Serving as an economic advisor to various governments and institutions, his insights are invaluable to understanding the complexities of modern economies. Throughout the episode, Sheshinski and Kotlikoff navigate through an array of pressing topics, including: The political volatility in Israel and its economic ramifications The complexities of Israel's military and educational exemptions for the ultra-orthodox community The debate surrounding judicial reform within Israel An intricate look at Israel's foreign relations This discussion promises to elucidate the delicate junction of economics and politics, providing you with a deeper appreciation of the intricate balance required for sustainable development and the maintenance of democratic principles. Time Stamps: 05:00 Netanyahu faces trial, rumors of plea deal. 09:45 Key witnesses testify against Netanyahu on misconduct. 13:43 He ran successful coalition with slim majority. 14:42 Rising extreme right in Israel, election trend. 19:45 Israel protests judicial reform, demands military action. 21:33 Netanyahu, opposition in negotiations, President may intervene. 25:55 Orthodox schooling lacks core subjects, faces scrutiny. 28:45 Israel's reserve duty leads to conflict. 31:41 Israeli coalition determined by stance on settlements. 35:32 Creating Palestinian state with Israeli settlements challenge. 38:31 Biden and Netanyahu's strained relationship, US support. 41:43 Israel dominates air, attacks Iranian supplies successfully. __________________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: kotlikoff Twitter: @kotlikoff LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/ Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/ Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

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Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff welcomes the renowned Robert Pinsky, a figure whose work echoes through the corridors of literary excellence. His tenure as U.S. poet laureate for an unprecedented three terms stands as a testament to his profound influence on contemporary poetry. A respected scholar and a man of letters, Pinsky's academic and creative pursuits make him an authority on the interplay between the rhythmic cadences of poetry and the quantitative precision of economics. This conversation promises invaluable insights for listeners who seek to deepen their understanding of the profound effects of language on economics and culture. Time Stamps: 04:50 Robert Pinsky and Martin Hayes poetry-jazz combo. 08:13 Robert's journey to Boston University, op-ed. 11:25 Surprising link between economics, poetry, and language. 14:29 Gooch's poem conveys regret and experience. 16:47 Op ed discusses transformation of words and expression. 21:42 Struggle for understanding: the process is crucial. 25:09 Criticism of canned responses and Orwellian challenges. 29:50 Attainment of meaning requires hard work and language is haunted. Examples of Jewish meaning and anti semitism. 33:59 Language haunted by ghosts, needs amusement, attention. 37:41 Reciting a 1980s poem about stock market. 40:18 Briefly encountered Robert Frost, felt disappointment in interactions. 44:08 Language was crucial for court members. 46:54 Expression of grief and loss in language. 50:59 Careful consideration of committee expertise and qualifications. 54:12 Embrace delight despite life's hardships and injustices. 57:37 Robert Pinsky's insightful op-ed in NYT. _____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

In this podcast, Laurence Kotlikoff interviews Rob Berger, discussing investment strategies, retirement planning, and economic theories. They explore portfolio diversification, social security strategies, and personal approaches to financial decision-making. Rob's background as a securities lawyer turned personal finance expert adds a unique perspective to the conversation. The discussion covers optimizing financial tools for retirement security and balancing consumption and savings for happiness.

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Clifford Winston, a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institution, where he specializes in the field of transportation economics. A respected voice in his domain, Clifford's analytical approach to infrastructure, regulation, and transportation policy makes him an expert in dissecting the intricacies of US transportation systems. He has penned numerous significant works, including his impactful book "Revitalizing a Nation: Competition and Innovation in the US Transportation System," that bring forth innovative ideas aimed at transforming how the nation moves. Clifford's distinguished career, which includes influencing transportation policy debates and pushing for reform to increase efficiency and innovation in the sector, presents him with the unique ability to scrutinize the conventional protocols that govern America's transport grid. Time Stamps: 00:00 Public perception of infrastructure with engineering dominance. 07:34 Pricing for heavy vehicles to reduce damage. 14:00 Private and public sectors face consequences. 21:19 Administration lacks transparent infrastructure change communication. 23:21 Tax per mile to account for externalities. 29:03 Question market failure before implementing electric vehicle policies. 38:16 Government funding of infrastructure causes inefficient allocation. 43:47 Transportation system's impact on macroeconomic policy explained. 47:58 Airlines benefit from global deregulation for travel. 54:46 Resistance to change in government laws and regulations. 55:44 Private sector innovates, public sector lacks incentives. 01:01:38 Hoping for candidate to hire as transportation person. _____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff sits down with Andrew Fesiak, a distinguished expert in defense and security with a remarkable understanding of the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. Having lived over two decades in Ukraine, Fesiak brings a unique blend of on-the-ground insights and scholarly expertise. As a Senior Consultant at Black Trident Defense and Security Group, he's at the forefront of analyzing private military company dynamics and their impact on global security. With an academic foundation from Kiev State University and the helm of a media company focusing on the former Soviet Union, Andrew's perspective carries the weight of experience and the edge of real-time relevance. Time Stamps: 00:00 Russia's invasion of Ukraine predicted chaos. 09:28 Finland joining NATO and Russia's thin spread. 12:43 Seven aircraft shot down, popular leader strategizes. 16:52 Ukrainian concerns about air protection for tanks. 23:06 Bridge in northern Crimea destroyed, transportation of weapons affected. 30:20 Weak sanctions emboldened Putin; serious potential consequences. 33:41 Ukraine should join NATO to prevent war. 39:51 New app stores important documents securely. 48:25 Russian troops face severe consequences for retreating. 54:02 Russian propaganda distorts tank destruction in war. 54:42 Russian morale low as Ukraine gains ground. 59:54 Ukraine and the west did an amazing job. _____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Laurence Kotlikoff engages with the remarkably accomplished Howard Tullman, an entrepreneur whose multifaceted career has made him a prominent figure in the spheres of technology and innovation. Howard's authority is not just based on his successful ventures but also on his dedicated service to enhancing the entrepreneurial and technological landscape. Some of his noteworthy roles include former CEO of 1871, Chicago's renowned technology hub, and the inception and leadership of Illinois Institute of Technology's Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship. With a keen focus on modernizing the insurance industry through technological advancements, Howard has championed methods that root out fraud, speed up settlements, and save costs—an endeavor that's more relevant in our data-driven age than ever. Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction to Howard and how his Law school achievements led to successful law career. 09:43 Transitioned from traditional to real-time insurance technology. 13:57 Entrepreneur's struggle with American corporations summarized. 16:49 Database auditing important for insurance company regulation. 23:20 Successful career in music business with insight. 28:52 AI brings time and energy efficiency gains. 33:41 Advocating for vocational education and training. 38:23 Supporting local artists, becoming successful in art. 48:37 New Apple Watch focuses on medical capabilities. 53:48 Republican defenses of Trump, Supreme Court concerns 55:28 Election interference fear due to slow courts. 01:05:23 Uncertainty about Trump, concern over potential investigations. 01:06:41 Technology changing work and life, need filtering. _____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff talks with Hani Findaky, who like many guests who join us on Economics Matters, has an incredible resume too long to list here. He's an investment banker who has worked at the Who's Who of Wall Street Firms followed by positions on the boards of top academic institutions. He's held numerous positions such as Chief Investment Officer, Vince Chairman, Chairman, CEO for major organizations like the World Bank Group, the Clinton Group, Dillion Read Management, and so many others. He is a true marvel who grew up in Iraq, attended Baghdad University, then MIT, and worked at numerous Universities as well. They delved into the fascinating dynamics of China's economic ascent and its burgeoning ties with the Arab region. Plus, China's assertive global stance under Xi Jinping, the potential to outpace U.S. GDP, and their long-term vision for reunification with Taiwan. As well as, China's internal policy shifts, their digital economic revolution, and their impactful investments in global infrastructure. Topics Covered: 07:22 Hani's experience in international divisions of major firms. 15:21 China and Arab world connected through Silk Road. 19:50 Regional peace sought due to costly conflicts. 20:41 Coexistence planned between China, Saudi Arabia, Iran. 25:16 Uncertainty about Iranian nuclear intentions and regional impact. 29:05 Potential political conflict, Trump's reliability questioned. 30:43 US-China tensions, Biden's comment on Xi. 35:59 Chinese thinking long-term, invasion of Taiwan unlikely. 38:49 China and India emerging as global superpowers. 40:48 Outcomes depend on US, China lacks hegemony. 46:01 Chinese investment of $300 billion stimulates economy. 47:56 Encourage electronic transactions, tax reporting, privacy concerns. 52:02 Advantage in internal discussion and swift solutions. 54:22 World becoming more unequal in per capita GDP. 56:28 US faces competition in Middle East, needs policy change. _____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠

Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Felipe Lorraine, one of the world's most respected economic leaders. He served twice as Finance Minister of Chile under President PIñera's two administrations. They explore the recent economic revolutions in Latin America, focusing on Chile and Argentina. Felipe brings us his insights on Argentina's post-election challenges, including high inflation and fiscal deficits, and they discuss the complex road to implementing measures aimed at reigniting economic prosperity. Plus, a conversation surrounding dollarization, dissecting the impact of political and constitutional changes on investments, and tackling the controversial issue of ESG bonds. Topics Covered: 05:19 Felipe found vocation in high school. 07:50 Transition to government, successful impact on economy. 10:28 Finance minister explores and issues green bonds. 16:23 Challenges of working in government and economics. 19:54 Chile's growth rate dropped, impacting per capita income. 23:56 Issue with productivity growth, negative for 8 years. 25:18 Is left-right division inherent in Chilean society? 30:47 Constitution improved women's rights, current admin reforms. 33:40 Political fragmentation hindering government and country progress. 37:33 Argentina faces high inflation, government intervention, deficits. 40:11 Argentina faces economic challenges, needs legislative support. 41:56 Legislation aims to fix exchange rate issues. 46:37 Argentina needs rational economic policies, less inflation. __________________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠

Professor Kotlikoff joined Grant Bledsoe as a guest on his podcast, Grow Money Business. They dive into Professor Kotlikoff's latest book which he co-authored with Terry Savage, called Social Security Clawbacks. The discussion dives into the flawed Social Security system, revealing the dire consequences for retirees, the disabled, and survivors when things go awry with Social Security. Plus, how to navigate yourself out of this nightmare, if you find yourself a victim of Social Security's errors. They get into the trenches of public finance, the urgent need for reform and the pioneering solutions being proposed.  Time Stamps:  00:00 Social Security miscalculations lead to clawback letters. 14:01 Social Security threatens recipients with callback letters. 17:10 How the book exposes Social Security scams, and how Professor Kotlikoff's tool can help. 24:52 Appeal for mistake, waiver, and underpayments. 29:56 Woman receives unexpected $304,000 bill, faces denial of disability benefits. 33:30 Check all boxes and avoid losing money. 41:59 New commissioner, more attention, changes in policy. 47:10 Social Security office advice unreliable, profit-driven oversight. 53:51 Limit callback period, require full evidence disclosure. 59:48 Failed email response leads to website error. 01:20:09 Government guarantee offers assurance for retirement funds. 01:24:19 Kotlikoff and Savage aim to fix Social Security. Check out Grow Money Business here: https://growmoneybusiness.com/ __________________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠