The New York Times Magazine reported that in the United States, “the majority of the old are self - sufficient, middle - class consumers with more assets than young couples... and [that] sociologists discern the emergence of a potent cohort of... well - off older people. ”
Ajakiri „The New York Times Magazine ” andis teada, et Ameerika Ühendriikides on„ enamik vanemaid inimesi majanduslikult sõltumatud keskklassi tarbijad, kellel on rohkem raha kui noorematel paaridel... ning [et] sotsioloogid täheldavad... jõukate vanurite hulga esilekerkimist ”.