On average, women spend 11.5 years out of the workforce during their lifetime. This contributes to lower income levels and lower levels of retirement savings for women. |
The average monthly Social Security benefit for a widow is $736 (July, 1998). |
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Over 900,000 people became widowed in 1995; 70% were women. |
The average monthly Social Security benefit for a widow is $736 (July, 1998). |
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Half of widows were just getting by financially a year or two after their husbands' deaths. |
A student entering a public university in 2001 can expect to pay $33,800 on average for four years of education, while those attending private schools may face bills totaling $90,164. |
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