Social Security Chief: Women Live Longer, So They Should Save Early
The Social Security Administration distributes retirement benefits to nearly 60 million Americans. And of those beneficiaries, nearly 60 percent are women. The SSA is led by a woman, too. Carolyn Colvin was once retired herself, collecting benefits from the agency she now serves. A call from President Obama brought her back in 2010, and she recently took over as acting commissioner. As part of Morning Edition‘s look at the changing lives of women, Colvin spoke with Kelly McEvers about how women plan for financial security...Read More
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