Why Is It That Women Often Experience More Financial Struggles

Why is it that women often experience more financial struggles after losing their spouse than men do?

A) Because burial and funeral costs are approximately twice as much for a deceased man as a deceased woman.
B) Because survivor's benefits are usually equal to only half of their husband's pension.
C) Because the costs of medical care for a man as he dies are usually three to four times as much as the costs for a woman.
D) Because life insurance claims take an average of 12 and 24 months to pay for a deceased man, while they only take 3 to 4 months to pay for a deceased woman.