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Dear Colleague,

March is Women's History Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and in our daily lives. At Social Security, we're proud to join the rest of the nation in recognizing the significant accomplishments of women.

This month is an ideal opportunity to encourage the women in your life to plan for retirement. Even in 2024, women continue to face unique economic challenges. Women are more likely to earn less than men and to work part time. Because women tend to live more years in retirement, they're more likely to exhaust their other sources of income and rely more heavily on Social Security, especially in their later years.

One of the best ways women can prepare for their financial future is to open a personal my Social Security account and review their Social Security Statement. It shows estimates of their future retirement benefits at various ages.

During Women's History Month, please encourage your clients to learn more about Social Security's importance to women. Visit our Social Security for Women webpage, where you'll find our:

• What Every Woman Should Know publication.
• Social Security is Important to Women infographic.
• 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Social Security fact sheet.
• More helpful resources.

Please share this information with the women in your life - clients, colleagues, family members, and other interested parties.

Sincerely,

Dawn Bystry
Associate Commissioner
Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
oea.net.post@ssa.gov