Which of the Following Statements About the Social Security Program

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Social Security program is correct?

• A) Women, who generally live longer than men, benefit more from the system.
• B) The earlier you retire, the greater the benefits you receive from the Social Security system.
• C) Your Social Security withholdings from your paychecks are deposited into an account for you.
• D) On average, retirees in the United States receive about $8,000 per month in Social Security payments.

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