Who Is LEAST Likely to Be Poor in Old Age

question 195

Multiple Choice

Who is LEAST likely to be poor in old age?

• A) a U.S. woman in her eighties
• B) someone who retires in the United States after working at a low-wage job
• C) a German retiree in his eighties
• D) someone who retires early in the United States because of health concerns

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