Pensions gender gap narrows as women save more

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The gender gap in pensions is closing as half of women are saving adequately for retirement, but they are still putting away less than men, research finds.

The Scottish Widows' Women in Pensions Report found that 50% of women were saving enough for old age, compared to 53% of men, and that they were setting aside a higher percentage of their income. ...

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