by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 13, 2017 | Pension & Retirement News
Recent changes announced by the government to the state pension will result in nearly six million people currently in their forties having to wait longer until they can retire. It’s a development which has raised concerns over the dependability of the state pension,... by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 11, 2017 | General News, Pension & Retirement News
Two of the biggest concerns faced by workers when they reach their 50s and 60s are those of achieving job satisfaction and a work/life balance. Recent studies have offered fresh insight into the reasons behind these issues and the best ways to tackle them. One study... by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 4, 2017 | Pension & Retirement News
Whether you’re nearing the start of your retirement or you’ve still got a few years of work ahead of you, it’s likely that you’ve already started planning this next significant phase in your life. But no matter how much you read, how many numbers you crunch and how... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jul 17, 2017 | Pension & Retirement News
Recent figures have suggested that the government will be forced to cut back on healthcare spending, raise taxes or increase borrowing to care for the UK’s ageing population, even if the retirement age was immediately raised to 75. An economic study has found that... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jul 3, 2017 | Pension & Retirement News
Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to be a hot topic in the business and financial worlds as an increasing number of people seek to transfer their pensions from a DB scheme. Recent figures suggest that more than four out of five (83%) of financial advisers...