War headlines, rising national debt, and market volatility are dominating financial news — but very few investors are asking the deeper question: Where is your retirement money actually going?

In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the financial realities behind war spending, Social Security sustainability, and the hidden risks inside traditional retirement accounts. With global conflict escalating and government debt soaring past historic levels, retirees and pre-retirees may be unknowingly exposed to financial systems they don’t fully understand.

Carlos explains how traditional IRAs and 401(k)s create future tax obligations, why Social Security earnings limits can penalize retirees who work, and how the massive U.S. debt burden could eventually impact retirement taxation. The conversation also explores the growing push toward Universal Basic Income (UBI), the influence of global debt markets, and how volatility in assets like silver, stocks, and crypto reflects deeper systemic pressures.

The core message is stewardship: understanding the difference between red money (market-risk assets) and green money (principal-protected strategies) so retirees can focus on protecting income rather than chasing speculation.

Retirement isn’t about predicting the next war or market crash.
It’s about positioning your finances so external chaos doesn’t determine your future.

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