by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 15, 2021 | Protection News
The biggest error we see is breadwinners not protecting their families properly. The “standard” seems to be to have enough life cover to clear the mortgage if a breadwinner dies. Some do not even have that. Dying young is, thankfully, a rare occurrence. But it does... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 12, 2021 | General News
The essentials of financial planning are easily understood and mastered. Live on less than you earn, don’t get into stupid debt, put aside sensible amounts each month for later, put the majority of that into the stock market, keep your investment costs down (target... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 4, 2020 | General News
Some people object to insurance on the principle that it may not provide any tangible benefits: an insurance policy only pays out if the event occurs that it’s designed to protect against. If your house doesn’t suffer fire, flood, subsidence or other damage, your... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Apr 16, 2018 | Investment News
As one of the most successful investors of all time and currently the third richest person in the world with a net worth of over $88 billion, it’s likely that you’ll know Warren Buffett’s name. You might even have visited his website at WarrenBuffett.com, perhaps... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 29, 2018 | General News
They are not what most imagine which is understandable given the general level of financial discourse in the UK. Here’s my list, based on the thousands* of discussions, meetings and emails I have had with clients and prospective clients over the last 19 years. My...