# Mums retire with 33% less pension wealth than men

> Mums face 33% pension wealth gap due to childcare costs and career breaks.
- Title: Mums retire with 33% less pension wealth than men | Shortify
- Summary: Mums face 33% pension wealth gap due to childcare costs and career breaks. Mums in the UK retire with 33% less pension wealth than men because childcare…
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- Source: MadeForMums — https://madeformums.com/news/motherhood-pension-gap-mums-retire-33-percent-less
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- Topics: pension, motherhood, childcare, maternity leave, pension wealth, uk, pregnant then screwed, 33 percent
## Pension wealth gap revealed
Women in the UK have 33% less pension wealth than men according to Pregnant Then Screwed research.

> Women in the UK have, on average, 33% less pension wealth than men
## Campaign launched
Pregnant Then Screwed launched 'Thanks For Your Service' to highlight childcare costs and career breaks impacting mums financially.

> Pregnant Then Screwed has launched a new campaign, 'Thanks For Your Service'
## YouGov survey findings
42% of mothers said childcare responsibilities reduced pension contributions, 36% cut working hours, 28% took time off work.

> 42% of those asked why their pension contributions had reduced said they had little or no choice because of childcare responsibilities
## Maternity leave pension mistake
Mums may have incorrect pension contributions during maternity leave due to miscalculation of pay.

> When you're receiving paid maternity leave and remain eligible for workplace pension contributions, your employer's contributions will generally need to be based on your normal pay before maternity leave
## Emotional impact
40% of mums feel worried about pension savings, 29% anxious, 26% resigned with only 5% confident.

> When asked how they felt about their pension savings, 40% said they were worried, 29% anxious and 26% resigned
## Rachel Grocott's view
Rachel Grocott, CEO of Pregnant Then Screwed, says pension inequality is structural and penalises women who leave work for childcare.

> The inequality in pensions is structural. Our pension system is designed to reward people who have continuous full-time employment
## Campaign features
Ashley James, Anna Whitehouse, Cat Simms and others wear '33% OFF' signs to highlight the pension gap.

> Ashley James, Anna Whitehouse, Cat Simms, Agnes Agyepong, Victoria Emes, Katie Guild and Alison Perry are among the mums supporting the initiative
## Protecting pensions
Mums can check pension statements, ask HR about contributions, review after changing hours, and get free guidance.

> Check your pension statements: Look at the contributions made by both you and your employer, particularly during maternity leave
## Key takeaway

Mums in the UK retire with 33% less pension wealth than men because childcare responsibilities and career interruptions reduce contributions.