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When it comes to retirement for many women, expectations are not matching reality. Women face a challenging retirement landscape, shaped by systemic inequities and a patchwork, haphazard, do-it-yourself system that leaves far too many unprepared to enjoy their golden years.

The current retirement framework relies heavily on individual savings and investment decisions, placing an enormous burden on women—who often earn less, live longer, and face career interruptions.

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