Do you and your partner have equal pensions?

And if not, why not?

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Lately, I’ve thought a lot about pensions. Mostly, I admit, because my own pension situation is ongoing, but also because I worry it’s something women don’t think about enough.

The solicitor I spoke to a couple of years ago said he sees this so often - women having significantly smaller pension posts than their partners not realising there’s anything they can do.

Recently, I read this article

I'm 44 and going through a divorce - what should I do with my £65k pension?

and was heartened to read this in the response:

Engaging with your finances is not just about being sensible, it’s an act of feminism. Because we are still being penalised financially when we divorce in a way men aren’t, for all sorts of complicated reasons. Being savvy with your money post-divorce is one way to mitigate this.