by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 11, 2023 | Investment News
The TCFP investment committee met yesterday to discuss the current economic, political and investment environment. As a result the TCFP Model Portfolio will remain unchanged. Here are brief notes of our discussion: Politics The political situation here, over... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 15, 2022 | Investment News
Turns out bonds are much, much “riskier” than expected this year, doesn’t it? When something does anything as unexpected as bonds have the risk of permanent capital loss increases. The investor caught unawares might panic sell / start doubting their... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Oct 16, 2022 | financial planning, Investment News
I really enjoyed reading THIS MEMO from Howard Marks. Howard in a long-standing successful investor. He has sought and achieved market beating returns over his investing lifetime. The memo “I beg to differ” is a salutary reminder of exactly what it takes to be a... by Town Close Financial Planning | Oct 10, 2022 | Investment News
The TCFP investment committee met today to discuss the current economic, political and investment environment. As a result the TCFP Model Portfolio will remain unchanged. Here are brief notes of our discussion: Politics The UK needs a reset, the new... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Oct 6, 2022 | Investment News
A recent message to all our clients: It has been a torrid year for investments and investors there can be no doubt about that – 98% of the time you can expect better return than we have had so far this year. This is my first crumb of comfort. For the first time in... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 15, 2022 | financial planning, Investment News
The fundamentals of investment are so basic and in such plain view it is easy to overlook them. That is why we should remind ourselves of them. HERE IS A TWO MINUTE VIDEO from one of the all time greats, Howard Marks, covering two very basic concepts. As he says,...