When Butler introduced the concept of ageism in 1969, it primarily aimed to highlight forms
of marginalization and discrimination that older people are exposed to. This was in line with …

This article is directed towards addressing the employment related issues encountered by
female workers in the gig economy in the EU. It revolves around analysing 'the switch'from …

While much is known about the situation in the labour market in the form of gender pay and
earnings gaps, rather little is understood about their sequel in old age the gender pension …

This study examines whether and how couples share the provision of informal care for their
parents. Four waves of the British General Household Survey contain cross-sectional …

Das zentrale Kapitel bietet die sehr umfassende und gelungene Darstellung der
Untersuchungsergebnisse. Die Ergebnispräsentation ist äußerst informativ. Bemerkenswert …

What happens to people's financial circumstances when their partner dies, and the
administrative procedures they must deal with are of course, closely linked to their personal …

Retirement scholars (and policy makers) have traditionally assumed spouses share their
retirement savings, even when they are financially heterogamous and their individual saving …

Financial welfare in later life is of prime concern as the funding of pensions and care rises
up policy agendas. In this context, work and family histories are well known to impact on late …

In the UK, individuals are increasingly responsible for achieving an adequate retirement
income, yet many people are not saving enough for later life. While we understand some of …

The aging population is recognized by many as a unique global phenomenon and has
become a subject of interest among multidisciplinary professionals. Perhaps one of the most …