HSBC - British women facing financial threat

The research also shows that almost half (42%) of women aged 30-59 are living in fear of what their retirement might hold. HSBC Insurance's The Future of Retirement report makes grim reading for the nation's female population who appear far less prepared for their retirement. It highlights that women may be leaving themselves open to financial hardship in later life should their circumstances change, and notes that fewer women than men have addressed their long-term financial security. Twice as may women (17%) as men (8%) say they have no retirement planning, while almost twice as ...