by Town Close Financial Planning | Dec 29, 2023 | General News, Investment News
Most of us wish to be wealthier tomorrow than we are today. Therefore, it is important that the money we put aside grows quicker than inflation destroys it. As the figures below make clear the “safety” of cash and bonds is nothing but a mirage. Money you had in cash... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 29, 2023 | General News
Laws properly enforced and real financial penalties for executives who destroy value would be enough in most sectors. Instead, the authorities prefer ever more rules and regulations. In financial planning it adds to costs, makes advice cumbersome, possibly less... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 22, 2023 | General News
A few generations ago there is a good chance that your family made their living working the land. Some life. In 1900 around 30% of the working population did so, in 1950 20%, (SEE HERE) today it is less than 1% in the UK (SEE HERE). Agricultural science and technology... by Town Close Financial Planning | Oct 22, 2023 | Investment News
Successful investing is not the dark art you might think it is. There are many vested interests that hope you continue to believe successful investing is beyond you. For a percentage of your wealth they will happily bamboozle and scare you into thinking that they are... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jun 19, 2023 | General News
Ever noticed how thinking about the dentist (or other fear inducing experience) is way worse than actually being at the dentist? What does that tell you about how your thoughts and feelings work on other matters. Apparently I don’t like needles. At least,...