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 their income will likely decline significantly after their spouse's death
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