by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 5, 2019 | Savings News
In January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released their latest Family Spending Survey, revealing the intimate details of British spending habits. In its 61st year, the report provides an insight into family spending habits, as well as showing how they... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 14, 2019 | Savings News
We’re big fans of Premium Bonds and often recommend them, especially as an emergency fund. In an era when interest rates are historically low we think they make a lot of sense. Here’s our thinking: £50,000 in an instant access bank savings account is going... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 26, 2018 | Estate Planning, Investment News, Pension & Retirement News, Savings News
Being a grandparent is an exciting time of life. You get all the enjoyment of doing fun activities with your grandchildren but can hand them back at the end of the day. Part of that pleasure is knowing that you can help them financially. Often you’re at a stage of... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | May 27, 2018 | Savings News
Money, in terms of something to buy something with, hasn’t changed much in forever. If you’re old enough you remember decimilisation and A4 sized fivers (or did I make that up?). For my generation it really started hotting up. Halfpennies went by the... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 22, 2018 | Investment News, Savings News
Ever found yourself doing things for your kids without really having thought it through? Music lessons perhaps? Thinking a mild curry would be fine? Play-Doh when you also have greedy dogs? Sure, you soon realise the error of your ways, but not before it’s too... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 15, 2018 | Savings News
We come across a fair few people that haven’t upped their savings levels in years. It’s the easiest thing to do and those extra £5 and £10 pm month do make a real difference. Not so long ago, a couple we worked with found an additional £1,500 pm they could...