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People usually want their estate to provide the best possible support for their loved ones after they pass away. Pensions play a key role in this, as they are typically ...

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly an incredibly stressful event for your clients, and failing to consider key financial aspects can further intensify the challenges they face. Financial considerations can ...

In 2021, Ruth Dodsworth, a television journalist and weather presenter, gave several interviews disclosing that she had been a victim of domestic abuse. For almost a decade, her now ex-husband Jonathan ...

In 2022, the divorce rate in the UK fell to its lowest level since 1971. However, while the incidence of divorce may be falling, one demographic is bucking this trend – the rise ...

Last month, Sacha Baron-Cohen and actress Isla Fisher became the latest celebrity couple to announce their separation, after 14 years of marriage. While your clients may not share the same level ...

Despite big steps forward, there are still social stigmas around mental health and many people don’t reach out for the help they need. The Mental Health Foundation estimates that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In recent times, the start of each year has brought with it a new occasion: “Divorce Day”. So-called because law firms reportedly see a spike in couples filing to split ...

Chartered status is the “gold standard” of financial planning. Achieving Corporate Chartered status is a very big deal for a financial planning firm and positions BlueSKY among the UK’s ...

In this month’s article you can find lots of useful information about the thorny world of “ringfencing”. Despite the Pensions Advisory Group (PAG) report suggesting that ringfencing would not ...