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Women's Retirement Security Day

Women's Retirement Security Day

By: American Retirement Association
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Women's Retirement Security Day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of July. It is a national day of action dedicated to raising awareness of the retirement savings gap that women face—including lower median 401(k) balances and career interruptions—and promoting resources to help women build a confident financial future.

© 2026 Women's Retirement Security Day
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What I Wish I Knew Earlier
    Jun 16 2026

    Speakers

    • Jean Duffy, AIFA®, CPFA™ Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor (moderator)
    • Liz deSousa, CFP®, CDFA®, TPCP® , Principal | Wealth Advisor
    • Delnée Carr (Saver/Erika’s Sister), Saver who started early/small - worked for Fairfax County Government most of her adult life
    • Adriane Powell (Saver/Momma Madison), Saver who started later - 62, retired on April 1, 2026 after fifty years and countless positions, including pre-teen babysitter, travel agent, stay-at-home mom, sign language interpreter, alumni engagement professional and IT analyst.


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    30 mins
  • Why Women’s Retirement Security Requires a Different Conversation
    Jun 16 2026

    Speakers:

    • Cortney Sanders, Director of the National Jobs for All Network at The Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
    • Allison Wielobob, General Counsel of the American Retirement Association and Executive Director of the American Society for Enrolled Actuaries
    • Karen Friedman, Executive Director of the Pension Rights Center
    • Jean Duffy, AIFA®, CPFA™ Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor
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    58 mins
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