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Social Security running dry? Economist reacts to fading funds

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June 19, 2025

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The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out in just eight years, depleting earlier than expected. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports more. University of Michigan Economics and Public Policy Professor Justin Wolfers joins Katy Tur to examine why “too many old and not enough young people" is causing there to be “not enough money” in the fund.

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