Women and money

September 10, 2011 at 6:20PM

WOMEN AND MONEY

On average, women outlive men by three to four years.

Three in 10 women and two in 10 men age 65 can expect to live to age 90.

Three-quarters of women say the recession has made them feel like they need to save more money, compared with two-thirds of men.

Median earnings for full-time working women: $36,000. Median earnings for full-time working men: $48,000.

Average 401(k) balance for women: $51,440. Average 401(k) balance for men: $88,100.

Sources: Society of Actuaries, Brookings Institution, Aon Hewitt

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