Why Women Fear Retirement, Pay the Price of Motherhood, and Get Punished for Debt

Join us for Episode 34 of Feminist Money as we discuss:Feature: According to a recent study by a financial institution, women are worried about retirement due to a retirement confidence gap and a long-running financial literacy gap. We explain why blaming women for a lack of financial literacy may not be the best strategy to address the gender retirement gap for all women.Research: The hidden costs that mothers take on, as research finds that motherhood changes how women prioritise money and manage their finances.Campaign: Canada’s development of an economic abuse strategy and why its voluntary nature might be holding it back.International: Women are being jailed in Egypt for the crime of going into debt due to unscrupulous creditors, and the work being undertaken to change it.Pop Culture: As Reese Witherspoon issues a warning about celebrity impersonation scams, we look at these scams and how to protect yourself from them. Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.