Social Security is spending more money than it is taking in, and these deficits are only expected to get worse over time, until the program completely runs out of money in about a decade. If you’re wondering why Social Security is in suboptimal financial condition, watch this short video that explains exactly why with a few simple statistics.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan 15, 2025.