But she is the primary breadwinner in a household that has seen its share of struggles over the years.

His wife, a teacher, was the primary breadwinner.

One never knows who could end up being the family's primary breadwinner.

In many cases, the wives of laid-off men become their families' primary breadwinners, a role-reversal that can produce family stress.

Number of women, mainly widows, who are primary breadwinners in family: 2 million.

These days, it's not unusual for mom to be the primary breadwinner in the household.

But they are targeting blue-collar jobs, people who are primary breadwinners.

At fifteen, he had become his family's primary breadwinner.

She also worries about women who have become their family's primary breadwinners.

Many men want to be more involved fathers but face pressure to be primary breadwinners.