In most divorce cases the consequence for one or both of the parties (aside from the emotional and practical concerns) will be financial anxiety. Whilst very often the financial outlook…
Where should children learn financial skills and money management? If a recent survey is to be believed, most parents think that it’s the responsibility of schools to teach basic financial…
In the last academic year, there were 2.3 million students in higher education at more than 140 UK universities. With a further 275,000 young people applying for places this term, around…
Over the next few weeks, an estimated 275,000 new students will head off to University for the first time. In our blog this month, we’ve looked at the issue of…
Pensions have always been complex. Added to this, the arena of divorce can also be a legal and emotional minefield. When legislation changed to allowed ‘pension sharing’ on divorce, dealing…
Since its release in early July the advisers here at BlueSKY have been busily picking their way through the recently published Pensions Advisory Group (PAG) Report, A Guide to the…
A new child is a huge milestone for any family. Whether you have become a parent or grandparent for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, a new arrival…
Research by insurer Royal London recently found that more than half of all UK adults don’t have a will in place. Of those, a quarter said that they had no…
It’s been a few years since we heard the ‘pitter patter’ of tiny feet here at BlueSKY. However, on Sunday 28 July that all changed when a new BlueSKY baby…
We’ve been called a lot of things in our time, but now there’s a brand-new acronym to add to the list. According to the Pension Advisory Group (PAG) Report, we’re…
5 practical issues your unmarried client may face if they separate
Choosing to live together without marrying or entering into a civil partnership is increasingly popular. The latest Office for National Statistics data shows that the proportion of people who live…
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Why divorce is a “fault line” for the worrying £136,000 gender pension gap
Each year, on 8 March, International Women’s Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. In recent years, one of the…
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5 important reasons your clients need financial advice when they divorce
When a couple separates, financial considerations are likely to be one of their primary concerns alongside arrangements for children. Yet, most couples head for legal advice before they seek help…
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