Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Since the 1980s, the income of older people in the United States has grown faster than the income of younger people.
2. Since the financial status of older Americans is enormously diverse, it is better to look at mean values of wealth and income, rather than median values.
3. Since women are more likely than men to be widowed in old age, women are more likely to receive private pensions to ensure a minimal income.
4. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 regulates private pension plans in the United States and provides protection against loss of benefits to retired workers.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
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