In what year was mandatory retirement abolished by law in the United States?

The text and our discussions highlighted several negatives or large hidden costs of the current retirement pattern. In the space provided here, name/describe two draw-backs to the current retirement pattern in the U.S.

Which of the following are cited in the Controversy 10 chapter as incentives for older adults to continue working? (Mark all that apply)

Indicate which of the following statements best describes retirement trends in the United States.

In the space provided below, differentiate between “means-tested” and “affluence-tested” in regard to Social Security.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the privatization debate of Social Security?

Identify four of the top current “encore careers” for adults 50 years and older.

In one or two sentences, describe what the pay-as-you-go system of Social Security is.

“Productive aging,” as defined by several of the readings’ authors includes which of the following activities? Indicate all that apply.

Match the correct process to the correct overall purpose statement.