by Town Close Financial Planning | Jun 21, 2022 | financial planning
There are many different stages of life, and each of them has different financial priorities and therefore different financial actions. HERE we talk about what you ought to start getting your head around with 10 years before you graduate from work. And HERE what to... by Town Close Financial Planning | Nov 9, 2020 | General News
Financial planning is not difficult – you can do it all yourself – but mistakes can be catastrophic. You can also perform your own dentistry, but if you get it wrong…. Financial planning is ONLY AND ALWAYS about helping you make better decisions. Better decisions can... by Town Close Financial Planning | May 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Tax News
Inheritance tax (IHT) can be an incredibly punitive tax on your estate. However, by making the right choices, you can vastly reduce the amount of your estate liable for IHT. While other tax free allowances, such as the ISA allowance, have risen in recent years, the... by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 13, 2018 | Estate Planning, Tax News
Tax is always a political football. A tweak here or there can favour one group over another. Inheritance tax (IHT) is a case in point. It’s very emotive and people get awfully exercised about it. That’s a bit odd because only about 8% of estates pay any... by Town Close Financial Planning | Mar 23, 2018 | Tax News
The options appear stark – more tax or fewer services. The UK is skint, NHS and pension costs are rising fast, more money is needed. Recent research has suggested that those in the baby-boomer generation should be prepared to pay higher wealth taxes in order to...