by Town Close Financial Planning | Dec 6, 2023 | General News
Problem? The are no problems, just situations It’s our reaction to the situation that can make it a problem Programmed We are programmed to notice what does happen not what doesn’t happen. Yet many more things won’t happen than will. Truthful,... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 29, 2023 | General News
Laws properly enforced and real financial penalties for executives who destroy value would be enough in most sectors. Instead, the authorities prefer ever more rules and regulations. In financial planning it adds to costs, makes advice cumbersome, possibly less... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 29, 2023 | General News
How good are you? Being “good” is a choice, we can decide when and to what degree we want to be truthful, helpful and kind. Most will be “good” when we profit from it and everyone can see. Fewer will “good” when there is a profit to be had and no-one is looking. And... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 22, 2023 | General News
A few generations ago there is a good chance that your family made their living working the land. Some life. In 1900 around 30% of the working population did so, in 1950 20%, (SEE HERE) today it is less than 1% in the UK (SEE HERE). Agricultural science and technology... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 20, 2023 | General News
“The World” The world is not against and not stopping you being great. In fact the world wants you to succeed. That just leaves you with the responsibility for being great. Step one: stop thinking it’s the world. The future is…. The future is everywhere (and... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 19, 2023 | General News
Three things I enjoyed reading and I’m sure you will too: Seth Godin – High Fidelity: Simple promises that are easy to keep can become incredibly powerful because most can’t keep them. Ben Carlson – 24 Things I Believe About Investing: Beliefs...