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Social Security’s Trust Fund Promo - Piggy Bank with Fishing Hook
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Social Security’s Financial Crisis: The Trust Fund Myth Uncovered

Most people misunderstand the Social Security trust fund. They believe it holds real financial assets that ensure future benefits—the equivalent of a piggy bank stuffed with dollar bills. But there’s a big problem: the piggy bank is empty. 

Learn more in our latest interactive visual feature.

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