Why Women Need To Save More For Retirement

06-Mar-25 09:30

Why Women Need To Save More For Retirement

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim talks to Shing Yee Ling, licensed financial planner at VKA Wealth Planners about the retirement gap between men and women, in conjunction with International Women’s Day happening this Saturday. They’ll unpack some of the reasons behind why this disparity exists, and what the ladies out there can do to secure their financial future.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Jake Lim

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Categories: Women in Business, economy, culture, young finance, personal development, financial wellness, Family/Parenting

Tags: ringgit and sense, financial planning, retirement savings, gender gap, gender inequality, women's day,

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