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
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