Ep 528: You’re Already Behind – And It’s Not Your Fault: Closing The Retirement Gender Gap
From HerMoney with Jean Chatzky by Jean Chatzky Her Money
May 20, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 528
About this episode
This episode discusses the retirement gender gap and offers insights and advice for women facing financial challenges in retirement.
You’ve heard of the gender pay gap – but there’s a quieter crisis unfolding for millions of women: the retirement gender gap. Whether you’ve taken time out of the workforce to care for a loved one, are a Gen X’er racing toward retirement with less saved than you’d like, or recently lost a spouse and are suddenly in charge of finances you’ve never managed alone, this episode is for you. In it, two experts from LIMRA, Chief Marketing Officer Tina Beckwith and Retirement Income Institute Fellow Suzanne Norman, break down: Why women face a steeper climb to retirement security Who’s most at risk The concrete steps you can start taking today to close the gap Learn more: Women – and especially widows – often want a trusted partner to help navigate retirement decisions. Here are 7 key tips they can keep in mind when looking for a financial professional. Pre-order Jean's new book, The Forever Paycheck — your guide to building a secure, steady income stream for the retirement you've worked so hard for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jean Chatzky
Guests: Tina Beckwith, Suzanne Norman
Topics covered
- retirement gender gap
- financial security
- women in finance
- retirement planning
- gender pay gap
Keywords
- retirement
- gender gap
- financial planning
- women's finances
- LIMRA
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LIMRA
Products: The Forever Paycheck
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