Social Security is one of the hottest financial search terms on the internet right now.

Interest in the topic spiked after recent news that current benefits would be adjusted significantly higher for a cost-of-living increase. And as the midterm elections approach, we’re hearing again how some Republican politicians want to throw these federal benefits on the chopping block. Listeners weigh in with their biggest questions over Social Security’s future and what it means for retirement. For more, check out Farnoosh’s latest Hot Mic column on CNET.

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