Why is it that women often experience more financial struggles after losing their spouse than men do?
a. Because burial and funeral costs are approximately twice as much for a deceased man as a deceased woman
b. Because their income will likely decline significantly after their spouse's death
c. Because the costs of medical care for a man as he dies are usually three to four times as much as the costs for a woman
d. Because life insurance claims take an average of 12 and 24 months to pay for a deceased man, while they only take 3 to 4 months to pay for a deceased woman
b
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