Why single, older women without children face economic insecurity – News – The University of Sydney

Two thirds of research participants had experienced an involuntary career interruption despite not having children
Co-author of the report, Professor Helen Hodgson from Curtin University, said, The biggest worry for older single women without children is secure accommodation. Although they may take home a higher pay cheque than their married co-workers there is little left to save after they have paid their rent or mortgage.
Like mothers, this left them with limited superannuation in later life….

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