by Town Close Financial Planning | Sep 11, 2019 | Savings News
A new report by Scottish Widows (SW) has found that savings habits among younger people are rather lacking when compared with older generations. 14% of people aged 20-29 are not saving any money, whereas 20% are saving between 0-6% of their wages and 26% are saving... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | May 31, 2019 | Savings News
A study found in 2018 that one in four adults have no savings. Many residents in the UK wish that they had cash to save, however high monthly outgoings and debt clearance seem to take priority. Saving for the little curveballs that life throws your way is a good way... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 5, 2019 | Savings News
In January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released their latest Family Spending Survey, revealing the intimate details of British spending habits. In its 61st year, the report provides an insight into family spending habits, as well as showing how they... 
by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 14, 2019 | Savings News
We’re big fans of Premium Bonds and often recommend them, especially as an emergency fund. In an era when interest rates are historically low we think they make a lot of sense. Here’s our thinking: £50,000 in an instant access bank savings account is going... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 19, 2018 | Investment News
Thank you Steve for bringing this article in The Telegraph to my attention: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/investing/shares/fear-stocks-costs-british-savers-127bn-lost-returns/ The data has been tortured somewhat (journalists, eh?) but the message is clear: We are giving...