{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"8-8-25 What Would a 20% Social Security Reduction Mean for Your Retirement?","description":"Could your Social Security check be slashed by 20%?&amp;nbsp; With trust fund depletion looming, many retirees could face harsh income cuts sooner than expected. Richard Rosso &amp;amp; Jonathan McCarty break down what a 20% Social Security reduction would mean for your retirement lifestyle, how to prepare now, and smart income strategies to fill the gap. Whether you're already retired or nearing retirement, this is a must-watch. 1: Social Security should be considered a stipend&amp;nbsp; 2: Social Security Shores-up Your Financial Plan 3: The Myth of Breaking-even 4: Family Dynamics &amp;amp; Spousal Benefits 5: Calculating Benefit Loss from Taking early Retirement 6: If Social Security Goes Away... 7: Paying More Taxes to Shore Up Trust Fund 8: Giving Up More by Taking SS Early 9: Ignore the Media Hype Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Financial Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP&amp;nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2eRpXL4yYQI&amp;amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;amp;index=1&amp;amp;t=55s  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, &quot;8-7-25 Is the Correction Over?&quot; is here:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UEX8Ev1PJgo&amp;amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;amp;index=1  ------- Our previous show is here: &quot;The Low Beta Boom: Sidestepping The Dot-Com Bust&quot; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xW8-B15zzCk&amp;amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;amp;index=1&amp;amp;t=3s  ------- Register for our next Candid Coffee, &quot;Savvy Social Security Planning,&quot; August 23, 2025: https:\/\/streamyard.com\/watch\/pbx9RwqV8cjF ------- Get more info &amp;amp; commentary:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/realinvestmentadvice.com\/newsletter\/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https:\/\/www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https:\/\/www.simplevisor.com\/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealInvAdvice https:\/\/twitter.com\/LanceRoberts https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RealInvestmentAdvice\/ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/realinvestmentadvice\/ #SocialSecurityCuts #RetirementPlanning #FinancialSecurity #SocialSecurity2025 #IncomeStrategy #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing ","author_name":"The Real Investment Show Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/the-lance-roberts-show","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37730550\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37730550"}