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May 9 - The Americans for Secure Retirement coalition has released a report that outlines the steep challenges that women face to having a financially secure retirement. Among the factors highlighted in the report, authored by WISER's Cindy Hounsell, are trends that put women at an increased risk of poverty in retirement: wage gaps between men and women, work patterns, and women’s increased life expectancy. Read more at Paycheck for Life or download the report. |
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May 4 - President John F. Kennedy designated May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, encouraging the nation to pay tribute in some way to older people across the country. The theme for Older Americans Month 2008 is Working Together for Strong, Healthy and Supportive Communities. Find out more about Older Americans Month. |
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April 13 - Did you know the largest segment of Americans living in poverty is elderly women? Read more about women retiring in poverty on RetirementRevisited.com and watch an interview with WISER President Cindy Hounsell on the topic. |
 April 13 - The WISERWoman Quarterly Newsletter encourages readers to organize their financial and health care paperwork now, not when an emergency arises. Download the newsletter to get a complete list and explanation of documents you and your family will need in the event of injury or death. |
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