Why a Man is Not a Plan

Women over the age of 55 are the fastest-growing demographic experiencing homelessness in Australia (1).

A 2018 Monash study found men retired with 42% more super than women (2).

Australia has a gender pay gap of 14.1%. (3). Women often work lower-paid service jobs in childcare and customer service.

Women with kids can spend years out of work or in a part-time arrangement, which stagnates their career growth.

If you are financially dependent on your partner, it makes it difficult to leave if it becomes toxic.

50% of first marriages end in divorce (United States).

In Australia, 30% of first marriages end in divorce and 60% of second marriages (4).

Divorced and separated couples carry the most credit card debt (5).

References

1.https://www.afr.com/property/women-over-55-years-now-the-fastest-growing-homeless-people-in-australia-20180820-h146r2

2.https://research.monash.edu/en/publications/the-future-face-of-poverty-is-female-stories-behind-australian-wo

3.https://www.wgea.gov.au/pay-and-gender/gender-pay-gap-data

4.https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/blog/marriage-and-divorce-statistics-australia.html

5.https://www.finder.com.au/marriage-and-divorce-statistics