The link will direct to a third-party website and Bluecoat wealth management is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within linked sites. Increasingly, UK savers are losing track of their pensions. In October 2024, research by Pensions UK  found that the total value of lost pension pots had risen by 60% since 2018. Losing track of your pensions can be costly. Across the 3.3 million pension pots considered lost, the average fund value is £9,470 – risin

On 26 November, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the government’s Autumn Budget. There’s speculation that some of the announcements could affect homeowners, including changes to Stamp Duty.

When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on to find out why volatility can trigger financial biases and how these might affect you. For the average investor, it’s important to take a long-term approach. While returns cannot be guaranteed, investing over a longer time frame gives markets more time to smooth out their natural peaks and troughs. Headlines about market crashes o

The link will direct to a third-party website and Bluecoat wealth management is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within linked sites. Your home is likely to be one of the largest assets you own. Indeed, according to the Halifax House Price Index , in August 2025, the average house in the UK was worth almost £300,000. So, you might be wondering how to efficiently pass on your property, including gifting your home to your children, to minimise an In

The link will direct to a third-party website and Bluecoat wealth management is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within linked sites. There were ups and downs for investors during September 2025, with disappointing economic data dampening the market at times. However, some positive outcomes also emerged. Read on to find out what might have influenced your investment portfolio’s recent performance. Investors turn to gold as market uncertainty conti

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