Episode 136: The Future of Social Security & Bed, Bath & Gone

Our 2 Cents is back this week with a discussion about what's in store for Social Security in the years ahead. Plus, we're taking a closer look at Bed, Bath and Beyond's demise and lessons to learn from what happened to the once beloved retail chain.The Future of Social Security:The recent negative headlines about Social Security have some people worried about their preparedness for retirement. What are some possible solutions to ensure the fund's solvency for the long-term?How any changes made to the Social Security program could impact your claiming strategies.What risks are involved with some of the possible changes?Bed, Bath & Gone:After a long struggle to stay in business, Bed, Bath & Beyond declared bankruptcy and will be closing all its stores.What ultimately lead to the company's downward spiral?The reasons why this is another prime example of the challenges that come with picking individual stocks.