Resources Resources
Women, Part of the Wave of Baby Boomers Reaching ‘Peak 65’ are Likely to Struggle in Retirement, Research Finds
Women who are entering retirement now face more financial risks than their male counterparts The largest cohort of baby boomers is poised to reach age 65 between now and 2030. And women —
A Quarter of Women in the Workplace Fear They’re “On The Wrong Track” For Retirement
Survey reveals gender gap in retirement readiness and confidence among employer-sponsored retirement plan participants In a year where more Americans are reaching 65 than ever before, lingering economic concerns are casting a shadow
Retirement Planning for Women Can Be Harder: Here’s How To Do It
Insights regarding challenges women face while trying to meet retirement savings goals and what they can do about it. Women differ from men in countless ways, including how they plan for retirement.
10 Big Retirement Obstacles You Can Overcome
Link to the online article Wondering how to overcome retirement obstacles? While the journey may bring setbacks, with careful planning, you can surmount them. If you’ve ever embarked on a big
Why Women Outlive Men but Save Less for Retirement
Link to the original article Lower pay, fewer promotions and career breaks to have children make saving difficult; as a result, the poverty rate for older women is rising By Terri
Most Americans Flunk When It Comes To Retirement Literacy, Study Finds
Link to the article A new survey finds most Americans get an F on understanding key financial aspects of retirement. Kerry Hannon · Senior Columnist, Yahoo!Finance Most Americans between the ages
Why Gen X Can’t Retire
Roughly 13 percent of Gen X-ers in the United States—ages 39-64—are still paying off student debt, with an average of $40,000 threatening their potential retirement plans in a decade or so,
Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Link to this article By Kathy L. Lee, Assistant Professor of Gerontological Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington for The Conversation Millions of Americans have become informal family caregivers: people who
Saving for Retirement on Part-Time Pay: The Challenges for Women
Most part-time workers in America are women – leaving them with less access to retirement plans and less money to sock away.