Right now, too many women who reach retirement age find themselves widowed or single, relying on their Social Security check for over half of their income. (Judy Biggert)

Right now, too many women who reach retirement age find themselves widowed or single, relying on their Social Security check for over half of their income.

Judy Biggert

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