There are more women than men over age 65 in the US, and women make up 71% of those over 85. Women face greater risks of poverty in old age due to longer lifespans and unique financial challenges. Many women, even those with high earnings, worry that they will not have enough money saved to retire or cover health costs, and fear becoming a financial burden on their families later in life.

1. At age 65+, there are 6 million more women than men71% of the 85+ population are women Most likely group to end up living in poverty Women face unique challengesWhy women?

2. Issues unique to women

3. Financial risks of longevity

4. Even executive-level women with higher earnings express fearWomen are worriedI’ll never have enough money to retireMy money won’t lastI’ll be a burden on my familyI won’t have enough to pay for health costs