In Italy, women earn 10% less than men and receive a lower pension. On average, their pension income is more than a third lower than that of men.
More women (35%) than men (31%) plan their monthly financial budget themselves. The majority of Italians - 54% - manage to put money aside monthly; 18% set aside sums between €100 and €500, 9% higher figures. 14% of survey respondents, however, are unable to put anything aside. In Sweden, for example, 41% of women and half of men invest in stocks.