Women Are Still Retiring With Less - But Here's What You Can Do with Susan Hope

Women in the UK still retire with significantly less pension wealth than men, despite decades of progress. So why does the gender pension gap persist? In this episode, Emilie Bellet is joined by Susan Hope, Business Development Director at ‪@scottishwidows‬ to unpack the structural reasons behind the gap, from career breaks and caring responsibilities to workplace pensions and auto-enrolment. They also share practical steps to help you understand your pension, make the most of employer contributions and build greater financial security for the future. Topics we covered: Why women are retiring with less than men The £31 billion problem of lost pensions The three questions everyone should ask about retirement Why retirement planning starts earlier than you think How career breaks and caring responsibilities affect pensions Simple steps to find and reconnect with old pensions Building financial confidence for later life The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Connect with Vestpod Join our free Vestpod Money Reset: https://www.vestpod.com/money-reset Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses Follow on Instagram:   / vestpod   Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich