MORE than 100 people have signed up to a free financial planning talk this evening (Monday).

The talk is being hosted by TLC Business Solutions and Thornton Associates and aims to give people a helping hand when it comes to planning their finances.

Sue Gee, managing director of TLC Business Solutions and Sharon Sutton, managing director of Thornton Associates, will lead the discussion.

Sue said: "It is a myth that only affluent, high net worth, or rich people need to plan financially for the future. In fact it is probably more important for those of us who have less disposal income - we need to make this money work harder.

"I am really glad that we have already had so many people sign up for the talk but I would encourage anyone who hasn’t done so yet to go for it. There is nothing to lose and a lot to gain."

Subjects including budgeting, protection against death accident or illness, and saving for the short and long term are on the agenda.

Sharon said: "It is estimated that up to 70 per cent of the population do not seek financial advice. Of those that do no two people ever have exactly the same circumstances.

"However what we all have in common is that we all face greater challenges in such a tough and uncertain economic climate and a responsibility to live up to them for the sakes of our families and our community. 

"This talk can help to set you on the right path so we're delighted to see so many people taking the initiative and signing up."

The talk takes place tonight, Monday, November 15, at The Claremont Hotel. It will last one hour from 5.45pm to 6.45pm.

Places are still available and can be booked by calling Janet on 01624 664789.

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