POLICY SERIES: A VIEW OF WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY: POLICY ISSUES & PRACTICAL STEPS

Abstract

Important changes across the retirement landscape that impact women’s financial security are making news every day. These changes can be complicated and confusing, but women need to become informed to ensure they make the best decisions and avoid costly mistakes that will affect the rest of their lives. Being financially prepared helps women build financial security and empowers them to make choices. This session will explore the different factors and policies that impact women’s economic security, including ways to measure financial well-being in later life. Also included will be steps and strategies older adults can take to plan for and manage their overall retirement journey.