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New research from The Hartford uncovers the financial planning and savings habits of UK couples and identifies that a 'Divide and Conquer' approach to finances is the most successful method for ensuring a prosperous retirement. John Enos explains why

Many couples look forward to spending time together, but new research from The Hartford, in conjunction with YouGov, shows that some 'splitting up' can be good for the financial health of a relationship. The research into the savings habits of UK couples was conducted with the aim of better understanding how UK consumers approach planning for retirement, and what methods work best. The findings show a wide variety of approaches, and that the most effective method - 'Divide and Conquer' - is by far the least popular. Three approaches to retirement planning The survey of UK adults ident...

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