by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 8, 2018 | Pension & Retirement News
In the UK, we are faced with the challenge of an ageing population. Many of us will live longer than we might have expected. Already, 2.4% of the population is aged over 85. Because of improvements in healthcare and nutrition, this figure only looks set to rise. The... by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 18, 2018 | Client Stories
Ian had had enough. He was done. The question was could he get out? And to what? For me, in that first meeting, it felt like it was now or never. It always starts like this. Something happens, you feel like “getting organised” or a “life event” comes along or the... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jul 18, 2018 | Estate Planning, Investment News
In 2007, there were 254,000 older people living in private rented accomodation. According to research by the Centre for Ageing Better, over the last decade that figure has skyrocketed to 414,000. If things continue the way they’re going, they estimate that over a... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jul 4, 2018 | Pension & Retirement News
I’m a libertarian at heart. For me that means taking personal responsibility and being treated like a grown up and allowed access to my money. The pension freedom rules were introduced in 2015 and they were right up my alley – they are a very good thing... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jun 17, 2018 | Pension & Retirement News
Sound financial planning is not only good for your bank account – it could actually improve your life expectancy. If you’re reading this then you probably don’t need to be convinced of the benefits of looking after your money, but here’s another reason to add to the...