by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | Investment News, Protection News, Savings News
We’ll be the first to admit that your personal finances aren’t the easiest thing to fall in love with. It can be easy to bury your head in the sand when it comes to both your regular expenditure and investments. There are several reasons for this. First of all, money... 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 | Savings News
A new report by Scottish Widows (SW) has found that savings habits among younger people are rather lacking when compared with older generations. 14% of people aged 20-29 are not saving any money, whereas 20% are saving between 0-6% of their wages and 26% are saving... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jun 29, 2019 | Guest Post, Investment News, Savings News
“A reader asks: “What’s the deal with inflation? It’s bad for our individual spending power. It erodes the value of our money. Yet, the economists want 2% inflation per year every year. Why do we need inflation for a healthy economy? Why can’t we have a 0%... by Town Close Financial Planning | May 31, 2019 | Savings News
A study found in 2018 that one in four adults have no savings. Many residents in the UK wish that they had cash to save, however high monthly outgoings and debt clearance seem to take priority. Saving for the little curveballs that life throws your way is a good way... by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 5, 2019 | Pension & Retirement News, Savings News
It’s easy to push saving for your retirement to the back of your mind. Future events have a habit of feeling very distant, until they arrive. It can be a difficult thing to keep track of too; with nobody helping you along the way or checking up on your savings,...