Which of the Following Best Describes the Current and Expected

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the current and expected future retirement environment?

• A) Most clients will be able to count on secure defined-benefit pension incomes from employer and government retirement plans.
• B) Social Security benefit increases will more than make up for most retirees' income needs due to longer retirement periods.
• C) The lengthening of longevity, partially the result of medical technology means that many Americans will have to delay retirement in order to work longer.
• D) Comfortable retirements are a thing of the past, regardless of planning.

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