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Why Women Are Poor in Retirement: Sources of Support and Income in Retirement
Despite the overall decline in poverty rates among older
Americans during the past few decades, the likelihood of a woman being poor in
retirement increases with age. Older single women and minority women are
especially at risk. Retirement income used to depend on social security,
pensions, and savings. However, many older women are finding that they need to
add work or public benefits or both to move toward retirement security.
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