Social Security's latest Trustees report wasn't exactly positive. The most recent estimates have Social Security's combined trust funds running dry by 2034. Benefit cuts are possible at that point, ...

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When people hear the term “trust fund baby,” it often sparks a mix of curiosity, admiration, and sometimes resentment. These individuals, born into wealth and privilege, live under public scrutiny, ...

Setting up a trust fund might sound complicated, but it’s really not as hard as you think. Many people assume that trust creation is only for the rich or that it involves a ton of legal jargon. In ...

In March 2025, a rumor emerged on multiple platforms, including Bluesky (archived), X (archived) and Reddit (archived), that the U.S. had an untouched $150 trillion "national trust fund" or "endowment ...

Social Security is a vital income source for seniors throughout the United States, which is why it is important to keep tabs on the program’s finances. Unfortunately, the most recent trustee’s report ...