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How the Gray Divorce Trend Reshapes Retirement Economics
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the economic ripple effects of gray divorce — divorces among couples aged 50 and older, which have doubled since 1990. They focus on a specific case: the financial fallout for women, who often see a 45 percent drop in household income post-divorce versus 21 percent for men, according to a 2024 AARP study. The hosts discuss how gray divorce complicates retirement planning, splits pension and Social Security benefits unevenly, and drives a surge in older women renting rather than owning homes. They connect this trend to the…
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