Social Security Alert: Risks and Misconceptions for Retirees in 2024

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey advises Americans to avoid relying on Social Security as their primary retirement income, calling it "dumb with a capital D." He recommends investing 15% of income into retirement accounts, starting with a 401(k) match and then a Roth IRA. Ramsey also warns about potential Social Security solvency issues, with projections indicating the trust fund may only cover 79% of benefits by 2033 without legislative changes. Additionally, proposals from Donald Trump could worsen Social Security's financial outlook, potentially leading to insolvency by 2031.