Ep. 38: Social Security - Is it Still Secure?

About this episode

The episode discusses the historical changes to the US Social Security system and its implications for financial planning.

In this episode, Laura Neal, CFP®, and Vic Colella, CFP®, CDFA®, take a walk down memory lane to detail the changes to the US Social Security system since the 1970s. We share our takeaways, ways to fund the shortfall, and how this should impact your Financial Plan. If you have suggestions for episode topics or would like to give us feedback, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at podcast@woodwardadvisors.com.

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Neal, Vic Colella

Topics covered

• Social Security
• Financial Planning
• US Social Security System

Keywords

• funding shortfall
• financial plan
• 1970s

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Books & works: Social Security - Is it Still

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