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Financial advisor: No, Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme

On today's show...

There are many challenges to starting a new business, especially concerning money. In a time of economic uncertainty and high tariffs, is it a good time to step into the entrepreneurship ring?

With the current economy in mind, we ask a business advisory nonprofit about the state of small business in South Dakota.

Sadie Swier is director of SD CEO East, and Elizabeth Freer is director of SD CEO West (1:00 to 30:46).

Plus, a Rapid City financial therapist discusses just how secure Social Security is. His answer is different from Elon Musk's (30:46 to 49:05).

Rick Kahler is a wealth advisor and the founder of the Kahler Financial Group.

Read his full column.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.