Manage your money like a woman

Women typically earn less yet live longer than men, which suggests they need a different financial plan. Here are 13 strategies to ensure a comfortable retirement

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Retirement: Know what's yours
Retirement: Know what's yours
If you were married for at least 10 years and you're 62 or older, you can apply for Social Security based on your ex-husband's work record, if you haven't remarried. If he's 62 or older and you've been divorced for at least two years, you can collect this benefit even if your ex is still working.


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