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8. Longevity Finance: A Gender-Specific Approach

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the concept of longevity finance, focusing on the unique financial challenges faced by women due to longer lifespans, economic disparities, and caregiving roles. It explores demographic trends that highlight the need for targeted financial strategies, including aging populations, regional variations, caregiving responsibilities, and health disparities. The text discusses existing financial products that often fail to consider women's specific needs and proposes innovations such as long-term care insurance, comprehensive health insurance, flexible pension plans, and women-focused investment funds. Additionally, it examines the role of technology and innovation in addressing women's unique financial needs, including fintech solutions, AI-driven tools, and health-tech innovations. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of a gender-specific approach to longevity finance in building a more inclusive financial ecosystem that empowers women to achieve financial security and independence throughout their extended lifespans.

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Title
Longevity Finance: A Gender-Specific Approach
Authors
Karen Wendt
Marta Ra
Copyright Year
2025
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-02530-2_8
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