Politics & Government
Three Reasons Why Social Security Is Important For Women
The sooner you plan, the better off you will be.

More women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Yet, on average, women face greater economic challenges than men in retirement.
Nearly 55 percent of the people receiving Social Security benefits are women. Women generally live longer than men while often having lower lifetime earnings. And women usually reach retirement with smaller pensions and other assets compared to men. Social Security is vitally important to women for these three key reasons.
You could be eligible for your own benefits if you:
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- worked and paid taxes into the Social Security system for at least 10 years and
- have earned a minimum of 40 work credits.
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The sooner you start planning for retirement, the better off you’ll be. We have specific information for women at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/women. Email or post this link to friends and family you love.