Marry for richer not poorer

Married couples can save up to 1.5 times more on their car insurance than singletons, according to research from Confused.com - the UK car insurance comparison service.

Despite the fact that the UK is experiencing the lowest marriage rates since 1862, getting hitched seems to pay when it comes to car insurance. Married couples save an average of £82.70 more than their single counterparts annually - a figure which soared to £228.01 in one case.

Married men tend to fare better than women, saving an average of £106.88 on their car insurance premiums annually, compared with £58.51 for women. However, this could be attributed to the fact that single men's premiums are initially considerably higher than those of their female counterparts.

Debra Williams, managing director at Confused.com, said: "Despite the old male adage that women prosper more from a marriage arrangement than their out-of-pocket husbands, our research shows that marrying a woman can in fact save men a considerable amount on their car insurance.

"However, it is important to remember that car insurance quotes can vary wildly, and so shopping around for the best bet is always advised. Price comparison websites are designed to help consumers find the most appropriate deal for them - whether it is the price, or a specific brand which is of the most importance to them."