Working women need to plan their finances more effectively, especially when it comes to pensions, ...
Working women need to plan their finances more effectively, especially when it comes to pensions, according to a report by the Financial Services Authority. The report, "Women and personal finance: the reality of the gender gap" shows that just 27% of married women have a pension, compared with 47% of men. Women who are not paying into pensions and are at, or approaching, retirement age, will be financially disadvantaged, according to the report. Christine Farnish, consumer relations director for the FSA, said: "Growing numbers of women are financially independent and more are plan...
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