The Wealth of Unattached Men and Women Aged 50 and Older, 1999 to 2016
Using data from the Survey of Financial Security of 1999, 2005, 2012 and 2016, this study assesses how the wealth holdings of unattached men and women aged 50 and older evolved from 1999 to 2016. Overall, the study paints a reasonably positive picture of the economic situation of unattached women relative to that of unattached men, while highlighting the fact that both unattached men and unattached women are, in general, more economically vulnerable to income shocks and unexpected expenditures than couples of a similar age with no children at home.
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Published
Jul 19, 2021
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Subject Area
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Government
- Academics
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