According to a 2007 study of employee benefits trends, "Women are more concerned about outliving their retirement money -- 62% versus 45% for males." Similarly, 57% of women report concerns about having to work full-time or part-time to live comfortably during retirement. (p. 23)

Metlife. (2007). Study of employee benefits trends: Findings from the national survey of employers and employees. New York, NY: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Retrieved February 13, 2008 from http://www.whymetlife.com/trends/

This study summarizes the results of a national survey of 1,514 benefits decision-makers and 1,202 full-time employees concerning employee benefits, marketplace trends and their overall financial situations.

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