Women and money: The financial hurdles females can face throughout their lives

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Vicky Shaw looks at the financial pinch points women can face during their careers and into retirement.

Looking at the financial pressures women might face (Alamy/PA)

Women can face many different financial pressures throughout their lives.

Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8), Laura Newman, head of client advice and investment services at NatWest Premier (natwest.com) reflects on some of the obstacles women face as they go through different life stages, and what can be done to mitigate them.

Newman says: “Women take off time to look after children, take career breaks, and they’re generally the main carer as well.”