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New research by The Open University and PensionBee reveals how sexual orientation and plans for future children shape motivation to save for retirementNEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A landmark study by PensionBee, a leading retirement provider, and The Open University has uncovered a striking ‘legacy gap’ between gay and straight men – not in how much they save for retirement, but in why they save. Drawing on data from more than 28,000 UK retirement accounts and surveys of over 1,30
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