Instructional Video

Social Security Intro

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Here is an excellent breakdown of what Social Security is in the United States, including its purpose, benefactors, sources of income, and areas of investment. The video compares a traditional retirement account with Social Security, and notes a very relevant consideration regarding how the retirement of the baby boomer population will affect the accumulation of funding for this program.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Brief video with clear purpose and explanation
  • Drawings and graphs do well to illustrate flow of money and important key terms
  • Dispels notion of Social Security as a savings account, and explains a way for current workers to pay for existing retirees
Cons
  • None