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Feb 5, 2026 17 min

Is Social Security Really Going Away?

from Planning Made Simple Hosted by Planning Made Simple, created by Paul Durso

There’s a lot of fear online right now about Social Security “running out,” but how much of it is actually true? In this episode, we cut through the noise and explain what’s really happening behind the scenes with Social Security funding, government obligations, and what retirees can realistically expect in the coming decades.We discuss why Social Security isn’t going away, how the government has handled it historically, what the projected shortfalls actually mean, and why future changes are more likely to be gradual adjustments—not sudden cuts. If you’re worried about retirement, taxes, or whether Social Security will still exist for you, this conversation brings clarity without the panic. www.planningmadesimple.com

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