Pension expert explains what couples could consider when planning retirement

A conversation and emotional support are may be as valuable as financial support, Susan Hope, a pension expert at Scottish Widows, said (picture posed by models/Alamy/PA) -

Many people approaching retirement say they have had little support from their partner with their later life plans, according to research.

Two-fifths (38%) of people aged in their 50s surveyed who are in a couple said their partner has not done anything to support their retirement security, Scottish Widows said.