Which of the Following Statements Is True of Women and Retirement

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of women and retirement?

• A) Women invest less conservatively than men, therefore accumulating more retirement assets.
• B) Women are less likely to work in part-time jobs that do not qualify for a retirement plan.
• C) Women are much more likely than older men to have earnings in retirement.
• D) More women depend solely on social security benefits in retirement than do men.

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