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Friday, March 10, 2006

The Forbes Report on America's Seniors

According to Forbes, America's Seniors Healthier and Wealthier Than Ever Before, however as you read it further, women are still almost twice as likely to be living in poverty. "In 2003, women were more likely than men to be living in poverty (13 percent vs. 7 percent).

In addition to ones financial status, this report looks at the education levels, health status, and our location in the US among other factors for those 65 and older.

It's worth taking a peak at the article.

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