by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | Pension & Retirement News
When do you become classed as elderly? Or are you as simply as old as you feel? Research from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that although 65 has traditionally heralded the beginning of old age, 70 is now a more accurate figure. 65 used to be seen as... by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | Pension & Retirement News, Savings News
Being part of the sixth largest lender in the whole of the UK can be a challenge. Especially when you’re completely unregulated and financial qualifications are a rarity. But it hasn’t stopped the Bank of Mum and Dad from lending or gifting over £6.3 billion in 2019.... by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | Pension & Retirement News, Protection News
Do you know where your will is? Even more importantly, do the people who will act as your executors, in the event of your death, know where your will is stored? The recent discovery at Lloyds Banking Group that 9,000 wills had been left in storage and not passed on to... by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | Pension & Retirement News
If that latter description sounds like you, or someone you know, you’re in very good company. Many of today’s over-60s are living life in a way that has a lot more in common with 20-somethings, despite four decades of age gap. Being part of a circle of close friends,... by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 11, 2019 | Pension & Retirement News, Savings News
The Stanford marshmallow experiment is one of the most famous pieces of social science research out there. It has arguably influenced the way that many people live their lives, in addition to providing plenty of fun and interest for those with young children who are... by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 11, 2019 | Pension & Retirement News
A joint warning from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says that five million pension savers could be risking their retirement pots due to scammers. Which has left people feeling, as you can imagine, a little bit worried. The...