Who Is Likely to Be in the Best Financial Situation

question 112

Multiple Choice

Who is likely to be in the best financial situation during her retirement years?

• A) Nancy, who interrupted her career four times to have children
• B) Alice, who was able to get a degree by attending night courses
• C) Harriett, who was widowed the year her husband retired
• D) Kathleen, who was divorced 5 years before she retired

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Definitions:

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