Social Security gender gap means women receive about $4,800 less in annual benefits. What to know before claiming

According to CNBC, women in the United States face a significant gap in Social Security benefits, receiving approximately forty-eight hundred dollars less per year than men. This disparity stems from two key factors: women typically earn less over their lifetimes, and they often spend extended time away from the workforce to care for families. Before claiming Social Security, it's worth understanding how these patterns can affect your retirement income.

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