by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 29, 2023 | financial planning, Investment News
We have an innate ability to make daft financial decisions. As Nick Murray states “Human nature is a failed investor”. And, on Radio 4 recently Steven Pinker opined: “People are more likely to regularly invest in a lottery ticket, where you’re almost guaranteed... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 22, 2023 | Investment News
Investment returns were not good in 2022. As THIS ARTICLE from Ben Carlson suggests there were several culprits for the malaise. But could a major reason have been overlooked? Could it be that that investment prices fell because they had gone up too much in the... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 18, 2023 | General News
A couple of things that came to me recently…. “The 28 Laws Of Attraction” There are some great points in “The 28 Laws Of Attraction” by Thomas J. Leonard – I recommend at least a thorough scan of this book. These thoughts about “value” jumped... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 16, 2023 | financial planning
You may be stuck with the thought “I can’t afford to retire”. But how do you know for sure? You may be thinking “I want to pay less tax”. But what if that doesn’t result in a better outcome in the long term? Or how about... 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...