https://referently.com/tags/women/ Recent content in women on Referently.com Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://referently.com/the-retirement-gender-gap-has-a-hidden-dimension-spousal-fund-withdrawal/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://referently.com/the-retirement-gender-gap-has-a-hidden-dimension-spousal-fund-withdrawal/ The retirement savings gap between men and women is well-documented. Women earn less over their lifetimes, are more likely to take career breaks for caregiving, and live longer — meaning they need more savings and tend to accumulate less. A March 2026 GAO report adds a less-discussed dimension to this picture: women are disproportionately exposed to the risk of a spouse quietly removing retirement funds without their knowledge or consent.