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Women and Retirement

News and reports on the status of and issues related to women and retirement.

Women face unique issues in retirement. This thread tracks data and reports as well as news and education related to women's retirement issues.

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7 Stories

  • December 2008

    • Empty Nesters Fly High

      San Francisco Chronicle  |  Dec 4, 08 2:01 PM CST

      Empty Nesters Fly High

      (Newser) - With their children grown and gone, couples find their love lives more satisfying, new research reveals. Some of the 123 women in a long-term study switched partners and some remarried, but regardless, they were happier in their relationships after the child-rearing was complete. Marriages generally improve with time, and the transition of children leaving boosts satisfaction to an even greater degree, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. More »

  • June 2008

    • Nearing 50, Madonna Jabs 'Ageist' Society

      Daily Mail (UK)  |  Jun 11, 08 11:00 AM CDT

      Nearing 50, Madonna Jabs 'Ageist' Society

      (Newser) - Madonna says you can take your ageism and shove it, reports the Daily Mail . "Not only does society suffer from racism and sexism, it also suffers from ageism. Once you reach a certain age you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual,” the less-than-bashful 49-year-old said. "Are you supposed to just die? I've never been a conformist." More »

  • May 2008

    • Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) to Honor Six American Heroes for Their Leadership

      US Newswire (via HighBeam)  |  May 16, 08

      The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), an organization founded in 1996 by the Heinz Family Philanthropies, under the Chairmanship of Teresa Heinz, will host their annual Hero Awards on Monday evening May 12. The HERO Awards honor leaders from the worlds of government, business, media and social services who have made a difference in improving the economic security of older women in America. The Awards will be given at a reception honoring the WISER HEROES from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Capitol View Conference Center at 101 Constitution Avenue NW.The following is the list of recipients:...

    • Henin Retires at No. 1

      Associated Press  |  May 14, 08 11:08 AM CDT

      Henin Retires at No. 1

      (Newser) - Justine Henin, the top player on the women's tennis tour, abruptly announced her retirement today. "This is a definitive decision," said the 25-year-old Belgian, who won seven Grand Slam titles—including the past three French Opens—despite battling injuries in recent years. She's the first woman ever to retire while atop the rankings, the AP reports. More »

    • Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

      Golf.com  |  May 14, 08 9:43 AM CDT

      Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

      (Newser) - Annika Sorenstam has announced her retirement from professional golf, effective at the end of the 2008 season, Golf.com reports. The eight-time LPGA player of the year has "other priorities," including starting a family and working to build "the Annika brand of businesses, including my academy, my foundation, and my golf course design projects." More »

  • April 2008

    • Is Beyoncé Ready to Retire?

      New York Daily News  |  Apr 15, 08 8:47 AM CDT

      Is Beyoncé Ready to Retire?

      (Newser) - Now that Beyoncé has finally tied the knot with Jay-Z, does that mean she's all set for retirement? That's what cousin Angelica Knowles tells the New York Daily News . Though Beyoncé will finish work on a new album, after that she plans to give her vocal chords a break and seek out new talent for her hubby's new label, the Carter Music Group, says cuz. More »

  • March 2008

    • Nepali Goddess Retires at 11

      Associated Press  |  Mar 3, 08 12:35 PM CST

      Nepali Goddess Retires at 11

      (Newser) - Sajani Shakya, one of Nepal's living goddesses, is officially retiring at age 11, the AP reports. Religious leaders briefly stripped the Kumari of her divine status last year after she defied custom and traveled abroad, but her premature retirement isn't related to the controversy, officials say. She has "come of age," an official put it delicately. Kumaris are worshiped only until puberty. More »

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