• Quilter analysis dated July 22, 2026 flagged a rise in “financially single” couples, with 46% not sharing financial planning equally.
• Joint advice uptake remained low; 38% of people in long-term relationships sought financial advice with their partner despite combined day-to-day finances.
• Gender gap signaled higher household-finance risk for women; 76% reported good understanding versus 84% of men; 17% lacked confidence alone versus 6%.
• Adviser feedback pointed to stronger outcomes from joint planning; 65% saw higher financial confidence; 57% saw better or more ambitious decisions.

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