Examining the plight of women in retirement
Financial journalist Alex Spanko takes a look at the financial challenges women face as they plan for, and live through, their retirement years. From the effects of what many refer to as the “wage gap,” to the very real problem of interrupted work histories, to the expectancy of a longer lifespan in retirement, Spanko observes that women “shoulder a disproportionate amount of the burdens that older folks carry as they age.” Read his article here…
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