Bridging the pension gender gap: Just how big is the problem?

Assessing the gender pensions gap on International Women's Day 2023

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On International Women's Day, Steph Willcox highlights the pension gender gap and assesses the best ways to close it

International Women's Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women through social, economic, cultural, and political environments. It also offers us an annual reminder of gender equality and highlights where the gaps are narrowing and where further work is needed. The gender pay gap has been shrinking slowly, but it takes time for this equality to filter through to retirement and retirement saving. We can still see differences in finances by gender throughout the spectrum of ages. In full-time employment, part-time employment and retirement, the gender gap exists. ...

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