The Astonishing Lives of Older Women: Financial Realities and Resilience

In this episode hosts Raeann Rideout and Pauline Luening speak with author and journalist Moira Welsh about her new book, 'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women'. They explore the financial realities faced by older women, including the gender pension gap, the impact of divorce, and innovative living arrangements that can provide companionship and financial relief. Moira shares stories of women who have navigated these challenges, and emphasizes the importance of planning for the future and the value of community and friendship in aging vibrantly.

Moira Welsh is a Toronto based reporter covering Ontario politics for the Toronto Star. Her topics focus on issues related to older adults, environmental regulation and social justice. She is also a former investigative reporter. Moria lives in Toronto and is the mother of two young men.

Learn more about Moria

www.thestar.com/users/profile/moira-welsh/

www.linkedin.com/in/moira-welsh/

Learn more about Moira's book 'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women': https://ecwpress.com/products/astonishing-lives-of-older-women.

Chapters

01:04 Exploring Financial Realities for Older Women

05:57 The Gender Pension Gap and Its Implications

09:58 The Impact of Divorce on Financial Security

12:54 Living Arrangements and the Rise of Roommates

18:51 Innovative Solutions for Shared Living