9/26/24: 23% Cut in Social Security Benefits Starts in 2034 - THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric Edelman

The Congressional Budget Office now projects that the Social Security Trust Fund will be depleted by 2034, highlighting a critical and ongoing financial challenge. With benefits potentially cut by 23% for retirees, the need for Congress to address the sustainability of Social Security is urgent, particularly as many Americans rely on these benefits for their livelihoods. Plus, a listener's dilemma highlights the need to adapt investment strategies when transitioning from equities to cryptocurrencies, as the extreme volatility of crypto demands a different approach than traditional stock market rules. Hashtags: #SocialSecurity #TrustFund #CBO #RetirementPlanning #EconomicCrisis #BenefitCuts #PayrollTaxes #Congress #Retirees #FinancialFuture #AgingPopulation #SocialSecurityBenefits #PersonalFinance #PolicyChange #DependenceOnSocialSecurity #2034Crisis #Ethereum #CryptoInvesting #StockMarket #InvestmentStrategy #Volatility #Rebalancing #LongTermInvesting #CryptoETF #PatienceInInvesting #PortfolioManagement #SellLow #InvestmentAdvice #WealthBuilding #MarketTrends ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Social Security Trust Fund: https://www.ssa.gov/policy/trust-funds-summary.html Congressional Budget Office: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/60691 Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/ Our Spot Ethereum ETFs Toolkit at DACFP.com https://dacfp.com/ethtoolkit/ 10/23 Webinar - How to Factor Longevity into Your Financial Planning:  https://www.thetayf.com/pages/october-2024-webinar-how-to-factor-longevity-into-your-financial-planning 9/25 Webinar Replay - Unlocking Alpha in Crypto-Equities and Beyond: https://dacfp.com/events/unlocking-alpha-in-crypto-equities-and-beyond 9/20 Webinar Replay - Q4 Crypto Outlook: What You Need to Know Now: https://dacfp.com/events/q4-crypto-outlook-what-you-need-to-know-now 9/11 Webinar Replay – Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-poised-to-drop-now-what Become Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets: https://dacfp.com/certification/ -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/disclosures/important-disclosures-stone-ridge-longevity-etfs