Core Insights - Women anticipate living longer, with a median life expectancy of 90 years, yet many lack sufficient retirement savings [2][7] - A significant percentage of women, specifically 27% of Generation X and 19% of baby boomer women, have saved less than $25,000 for retirement [3][7] - Factors contributing to lower retirement savings among women include the wage gap, caregiving responsibilities, and limited access to retirement benefits [4][7] Retirement Savings Challenges - Women generally receive smaller Social Security benefits due to lower lifetime earnings, which are based on the highest 35 earning years [5][7] - The life expectancy for men is 75.8 years, while for women it is 81.1 years, highlighting the disparity in retirement preparedness [4] Strategies for Improvement - Women can enhance their retirement savings by delaying Social Security benefits, which can lead to higher monthly payments [8][9] - Working longer can also contribute to increased retirement savings and delayed Social Security collection, benefiting from higher earnings [9] - Starting to save for retirement as early as possible allows individuals to take advantage of compound interest, significantly increasing retirement funds over time [10]