SPECIAL REPORT: Social Security Is Running Out of Money. What Happens Next?

Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories · Oct 28, 2026 · 11m

We've been paying into Social Security our entire working lives. But the retirement trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032, and millions of Americans could face a 22% cut in benefits if Congress doesn't act.

So where did all that money go?

In this special episode, I break down how Social Security really works, why it's running short on money, and how Washington ended up making trillions in promises it hasn't fully funded.

I also get into the looming Medicare crisis, the growing burden on younger generations, and why the decisions Washington makes could affect not just your retirement…