How putting your life insurance policy in trust can boost your estate plan

You are likely aware of the benefits of taking out a life insurance policy, but what are perhaps less well-known are the advantages of putting that policy in trust. This ...

The Autumn Budget set out a series of reforms designed to address what chancellor Rachel Reeves described as a “financial black hole”, while still sticking to her self-imposed fiscal rules. ...

The start of the year is an ideal moment to take stock of your finances and plan for the months ahead. A carefully considered budget helps you balance day-to-day spending ...

Merry Christmas from all of us at Bluesky. As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a joyful festive ...

With Christmas around the corner, you might think that Santa’s only just starting to think about his plans for how to ensure the holiday season runs smoothly. But the “...

If you’re retired, this year’s Autumn Budget introduced several updates that may affect your financial planning. From threshold freezes and new property taxes to a rise in the ...

Welcome to the winter edition of the Bluesky Bulletin. In this edition, we look back on 2025, welcome a new member of staff to Bluesky and reflect on other events of ...

After months of speculation and rumour, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the Autumn Budget for 2025. In this update, we’ll explain the key changes and what they mean for you. ...

One of the key concerns for clients of solicitors and financial planners is how to ensure their beneficiaries are supported by the legacy they’ll leave behind. These concerns have ...

Throughout most of your life, you’ll likely have an idea of your expected income for the months ahead. However, all that can change if you receive a windfall payment. ...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance either you or someone you know holds Premium Bonds. Indeed, the BBC reports that over 24 million people in the UK ...

In the decades ahead, an unprecedented amount of wealth will change hands between generations. The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers – broadly, those born between 1928 and 1965 – are passing on estates in ...