More women than men say they are solely responsible for making financial decisions for their households.

However, women express lower levels of financial confidence and optimism than men, according to a new study from Regions Private Wealth Management.

Understanding those spousal dynamics is critical, as more service providers, managed accounts, and robo-advisors are incorporating spousal information when crafting customized retirement solutions for 401(k) participants.

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