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How Many Women Handle Retirement
15% of women over retirement age are still working, a rate that has doubled from just 10 years ago. Women statistically have a rougher time in retirement than men, especially those that are single or divorced, and they are 80% more likely to live in poverty beyond the age of 65. This leaves them with few options other than working longer and living on a strict budget. In many cases these women are working because they are not yet eligible to receive Social Security (typically, they do not have enough time in the workforce). For more information visit this article by Allessandra Malito with Market Watch.
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