It’s no secret that the gender wage gap has remained remarkably obstinate for our lifetime and, inevitably, becomes a significant shortfall at retirement. While divorced, widowed women are more likely…
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The Hard Truth of Women and Retirement Planning
2020 has been a hard year for most. And studies show retirement plans have suffered due to the pandemic, especially amongst women. Financial challenges have intensified this year with layoffs,…
Retirement Goals: 3 Million is the New 1 Million
For decades, many savers have had the same goal in mind for their retirement future: 1 million dollars. If you and your 401(k) plan have ridden through the market and…
Caregiver Appreciation Day: Women Taking Care of Parents in Retirement.
Caring for aging parents still typically falls on women. On Caregiver Appreciation Day, CKS Summit Group looks into the negative effect this is having on women in retirement. Caring for…
Women, Divorce and Retirement: How to Get the Help You Need.
Divorce is costly. But divorce in retirement is costly and complex. Especially if you’re a woman. Few things savage your personal finances more than divorce. The closer you are to…
How to Fight the Retirement Gender Gap
The gender gap doesn’t end at paychecks. It extends all the way into retirement. But there are steps they can take to ensure your savings provide enough income in retirement.…