Women Face Greater Financial Hardship Than Men Due to Lower Pay, More Job Losses
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Nearly 6 in 10 women live paycheck to paycheck, compared to 41% of men, indicating women bear more financial stress.
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Women make less than men on average and had more pandemic job losses, reducing savings.
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48% of Americans have forgone basic needs due to costs, with women impacted more.
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73% believe financial institutions are rigged against the poor, with women less trusting than men.
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Women have regained pandemic job losses, but persistent inflation, debt, and low savings cause ongoing economic strain.