Economic War Room

Ep 414 | The Promise That Runs Out — Social Security

September 17, 2026·24 min
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Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032, leaving enough income to pay only 78% of scheduled benefits. Discover what caused the crisis, why demographics and inflation make it worse, the reform choices Washington avoids, and practical steps you can take now to protect your retirement.

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