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Unmarried couples risking missing out on life insurance payouts – research

Many unmarried couples with life insurance could be at risk of not receiving a payout if one of the partners dies, a survey suggests. Just over half (52%) of unmarried people know if their partner has a life insurance policy, while 43% said their ...

30 Dec 2022 at 07:00

Later life challenges have changed since last coronation, says pension provider

The number of people receiving the state pension has more than doubled since the last coronation, according to a pensions and savings provider. And despite female employment levels having surged over the decades, a pensions gender gap remains, ...

04 May 2023 at 09:21

Personal Finance

Living cost hikes and surging property prices ‘have posed significant challenge’

The average UK house price has more than doubled over the past two decades, while annual rental prices were around a fifth 20 years ago of what they are today, analysis has found. Scottish Widows looked at how financial challenges for ...

22 Sept 2024 at 07:00

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Three in four single mothers ‘may struggle to afford basics when they retire’

Three-quarters (75%) of single mothers could struggle to afford basics such as food and heating when they retire, a report estimates. Scottish Widows’ annual report said the “motherhood penalty” – the financial and career ...

15 Nov 2023 at 14:07

Personal Finance

One in three ‘could struggle to achieve minimum living standards in retirement’

Around one in three (35%) people could struggle to make ends meet in retirement, according to a report. The average man is on track to receive £19,000 a year in retirement income per year, compared with £12,000 for the ...

28 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Nearly one in five adults have a side hustle, survey indicates

Nearly one in five people have an additional job or side hustle, research indicates. Some 17% of women have an additional venture, as do 18% of men, a survey for Scottish Widows found. The research found that, for ...

14 Jan 2026 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Eight ways that people could get on top of their finances at an ‘admin party’

People struggling to tick items off their financial to-do lists may be able to sort some money matters by throwing an “admin party,” some finance experts suggest. Admin nights, or “parties” have been discussed on ...

08 Feb 2026 at 02:45

Personal Finance

‘Serious disparity’ around retirement savings of people identifying as LGBTQ+

One in four (25%) people who identify as LGBTQ+ are not saving for their retirement, a survey has found. The research was released by Scottish Widows to coincide with Pride Month in June. It also found that just ...

18 Jun 2024 at 09:42

Personal Finance

1.2m more people ‘falling short of minimum retirement prospects than a year ago’

About a million more people than a year ago are at risk of falling short of having a minimum lifestyle standard in retirement, a report has found. Nearly two-fifths (38%) of people are estimated not to be on ...

23 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Life

A pensions expert explains 3 ways to get to grips with your retirement savings

Saving enough money for retirement can feel like climbing a mountain – but for single people it can be particularly an uphill struggle – and nearly one in five don’t think they’ll ever be able to afford to ...

07 Mar 2025 at 09:05

Personal Finance

Menopause and caring responsibilities ‘contributing to pensions gender gap’

The projected gap in the amount of cash that men and women are set to have in their private pensions at retirement has grown since last year, according to an annual report. Scottish Widows estimated that ...

18 Nov 2025 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Finance experts suggest ways to teach children good money habits over the summer

The summer holidays can be a “perfect time” for parents to teach children about budgeting and spending, finance experts have said. Introducing children and young people to good money habits from a young ...

09 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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