# Flight #111: Social Security Myths, Money, and the Truth

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Podcast: [The Pilot Money Guys](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pilot-money-guys-3623630)
Published: 2025-08-15T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is Social Security really running out of money, or is that just a headline meant to scare you? In this episode, we cut through the noise to uncover the truth about its future, its viability, and how it actually works. You'll learn how to separate political fear tactics from the facts, why the "trust fund bankruptcy" story isn't the whole picture, and how your claiming strategy could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars gained or lost over your lifetime. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/4cr6bm56

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