Women face unique issues in retirement. This thread tracks data and reports as well as news and education related to women's retirement issues.http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 20 Nov 2008 2:08:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/29751/nearing-50-madonna-jabs-ageist-society.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMadonna says you can take your ageism and shove it, reports the Daily Mail . "Not only does society suffer from racism and sexism, it also suffers from ageism. Once you reach a certain age you're not allowed to be adventurous, you're not allowed to be sexual,” the less-than-bashful 49-year-old said. "Are you supposed to just die? I've never been a conformist."http://www.newser.com/story/29751/nearing-50-madonna-jabs-ageist-society.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 11 Jun 2008 8:40:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/92074/womens-institute-for-a-secure-retirement-wiser-to-honor-six-american-heroes-for-their-leadership.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), an organization founded in 1996 by the Heinz Family Philanthropies, under the Chairmanship of Teresa Heinz, will host their annual Hero Awards on Monday evening May 12. The HERO Awards honor leaders from the worlds of government, business, media and social services who have made a difference in improving the economic security of older women in America. The Awards will be given at a reception honoring the WISER HEROES from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Capitol View Conference Center at 101 Constitution Avenue NW.The following is the list of recipients: Senator Susan Collins (R-ME); Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI); Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-ND); The PNC Financial Services Group CEO James Rohr; El Hispanic News Owner Clara Padilla Andrew; Chris Hart-Wright, Executive Director of STRIVE DC.http://www.newser.com/story/92074/womens-institute-for-a-secure-retirement-wiser-to-honor-six-american-heroes-for-their-leadership.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 19 May 2008 8:58:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27477/henin-retires-at-no-1.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJustine Henin, the top player on the women's tennis tour, abruptly announced her retirement today. "This is a definitive decision," said the 25-year-old Belgian, who won seven Grand Slam titles—including the past three French Opens—despite battling injuries in recent years. She's the first woman ever to retire while atop the rankings, the AP reports.http://www.newser.com/story/27477/henin-retires-at-no-1.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 18 May 2008 17:06:28 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27391/sorenstam-to-retire-after-2008-season.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAnnika Sorenstam has announced her retirement from professional golf, effective at the end of the 2008 season, Golf.com reports. The eight-time LPGA player of the year has "other priorities," including starting a family and working to build "the Annika brand of businesses, including my academy, my foundation, and my golf course design projects."http://www.newser.com/story/27391/sorenstam-to-retire-after-2008-season.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 18 May 2008 17:06:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/24550/is-beyonce-ready-to-retire.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNow that Beyoncé has finally tied the knot with Jay-Z, does that mean she's all set for retirement? That's what cousin Angelica Knowles tells the New York Daily News . Though Beyoncé will finish work on a new album, after that she plans to give her vocal chords a break and seek out new talent for her hubby's new label, the Carter Music Group, says cuz.http://www.newser.com/story/24550/is-beyonce-ready-to-retire.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 18 May 2008 17:07:12 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20601/nepali-goddess-retires-at-11.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSajani Shakya, one of Nepal's living goddesses, is officially retiring at age 11, the AP reports. Religious leaders briefly stripped the Kumari of her divine status last year after she defied custom and traveled abroad, but her premature retirement isn't related to the controversy, officials say. She has "come of age," an official put it delicately. Kumaris are worshiped only until puberty.http://www.newser.com/story/20601/nepali-goddess-retires-at-11.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 18 May 2008 17:07:44 CDT