March 8 was International Women’s Day. In the 21st century women are better educated and enjoy more career opportunities but a woman’s path to a secure retirement is filled with obstacles, such as lower pay and time out of the workforce for parenting or caregiving. These can negatively impact her own long-term financial prospects, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS)

The group shares 16 facts about women’s retirement outlook.

Brian M. Kalish
Online Managing Editor, Health Care Group

Kalish is a fomer managing editor of SourceMedia’s Employee Benefits Group.


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