As of 2024, 55% of adult Social Security beneficiaries were women. Also, approximately 40% of women aged 62 and older in the United States were receiving at least some of their Security benefits based on the earnings record of a spouse or ex-spouse. These spousal and survivor benefits are more common for women, who often Read more
Women and Retirement
From Venus to Mars: The Gender Gap in Retirement
The average retirement age in the United States is 62 for women and 65 for men. Deciding how much money one needs in retirement depends on many factors; one that may be overlooked is gender. Studies show that, for women, there is a real gender gap, with women more likely to need more money for Read more