Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?
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Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors
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🗓️ 9 August 2025
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020.
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