Why do women retire with less money than men?
Women face a 32% gender pension gap driven by career breaks, childcare responsibilities and lower investment confidence, but with practical steps and policy support this gap can be closed.
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Women face a 32% gender pension gap driven by career breaks, childcare responsibilities and lower investment confidence, but with practical steps and policy support this gap can be closed.
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We all know that the financial world can be unpredictable, and this is especially true against the backdrop of today’s ever-changing political landscape. Given this, it’s therefore only natural then that people are looking for ways to secure a stable income for their golden years. Annuities could be the answer.
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The UK’s pensions landscape has dramatically evolved over the past 20 years. Today, factors such as changes in policy, the rise of new technologies and a changing economy, have all significantly impacted the way that people are preparing for retirement.
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The latest Scottish Widows Women and Retirement report shows that policy changes such as automatic enrolment have positively impacted the gender pensions gap, but some opportunities are still missed.
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Research by Scottish Widows shows that self-employed and part-time workers are more likely to fall short of the minimum standard of living in retirement.
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18 Nov 2025 | Jill Henderson
Women face a 32% gender pension gap driven by career breaks, childcare responsibilities and lower investment confidence, but with practical steps and policy support this gap can be closed.
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