Should we look at the US to close the UK gender retirement gap?
Longer life expectancies, caring responsibilities, and lower average salaries leave women’s retirement savings lacking. Mark Sullivan looks at how the US is closing the gap.
When looking at the gender retirement gap, it's prudent to ask whether the difference is driven by different saving habits or different priorities. There will be significant variations across the population...
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