by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 2, 2017 | General News
A recent study has found that being self-employed is having an impact on family life thanks to the increase in pressure and stress it brings. According to the Centre for the Modern Family’s report ‘Self-employment and the Family’, a fifth of those related to... by Town Close Financial Planning | Feb 3, 2017 | Savings News
The decision by the Bank of England to cut interest rates to a record low of 0.25% in August last year was the latest blow for savers who hold a high percentage of their assets in cash. 2017 brings fresh economic uncertainty both at home and around the world through... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 6, 2017 | Savings News
Amongst a generally gloomy Autumn Statement, chancellor Philip Hammond offered a potential ray of hope for those looking to achieve better returns on their nest egg, thanks to the announcement of a new government-backed savings bond. Set to become available from... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 6, 2017 | Pension & Retirement News
Recent reports suggest that the government is planning to raise the official state pension age to 70 for those currently in their 20s. As a more aggressive timetable for increasing state pension age is apparently to be introduced, those in the 45-55 age bracket could... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jan 3, 2017 | General News, Investment News
The housing market is set for a slow start in the new year due to a shortage of homes for sale, according to a survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Although property transactions may increase at the beginning of 2017 after slowing since the...