How Retirement is Different for Women

Make a plan and start saving early for retirement. Saving early is especially important for women since they face more financial challenges than men. The Top 5 Retirement Challenges for Women as identified by the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement are:

Women live longer than men.
Women earn less than men during working years.
Women receive significantly lower retirement benefits than men.
Women have fewer years of earned income.
Women are more likely to work part-time jobs.

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Information and Resources

Financial Security Planning for Women

Looking at the financial issues that women face may seem daunting, but there are steps you can take and resources to help you plan your way to a secure financial future.

Caregiving

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

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Videos for Women

Women experience more challenges in saving for a financially secure retirement. See what challenges women face and how to plan for the future in this collection of videos.

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Webinars for Women

Find out why retirement is different for women, what factors put women at a disadvantage, and what steps to take to plan and save for retirement. Attend one of the webinars offered periodically throughout the year.