Latest News & Blogs from 88 Capital Wealth Management
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Investment market update: August 2026
After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026. When markets opened on 3 August, it was a good start to the month. Falling oil...
Investment market update: August 2026
After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026. When markets opened on 3 August, it was a good start to the month. Falling oil...
Explained: The new Cash ISA rules and what they mean for your savings
In the November 2025 Budget, the chancellor revealed new Cash ISA rules that will affect under-65s. The change could affect your savings and wider financial plan. ISAs provide a tax-efficient way to save and invest, making them an essential part of many financial...
How cashflow planning turns numbers into possibilities
When you’re making financial decisions, it can feel like you’re faced with indecipherable numbers. You might know how much you have in your bank account or pension, but what does the figure mean for your future? Cashflow planning can turn the numbers into...
Why your most important goals could trigger financial bias
Biases affect how you act, and the personal goals you’re working towards could distort how you perceive risk, rewards, and information. Indeed, the more important the goal is to you, the more likely it is that bias occurs. Being aware of when bias might occur – and...
Investment market update: October 2025
October 2025 proved to be a positive month for many investors, with markets reaching record highs. Read on to find out more about what factors may have affected your portfolio’s performance. Remember to take a long-term view when assessing your investments and...
The difficult but important estate planning conversations to have with your family
An estate plan sets out how you’d like your assets to be managed and distributed during your life and when you pass away. It often involves thinking about difficult topics, such as your funeral preferences or who you’d like to receive heirloom possessions. Once you’ve...
3 valuable ways to create a guaranteed income in retirement
According to a September 2025 Financial Planning Today article, 39% of people say a guaranteed income is their main priority in retirement. Knowing how much income you’ll receive from certain sources can provide the certainty you need to enjoy retirement with greater...
Pension v Lifetime ISA: What’s the best way to save for your retirement?
When you start searching for the best ways to build a retirement fund, private pensions might be the first option that comes to mind. However, they’re not the only way you can prepare for your life after work. An alternative is the Lifetime ISA (LISA) – a...
Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets
What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups and downs of the market, and they do have an effect. When share prices rise, so too will the value of your portfolio. However, the markets aren’t the...
How you could use framing bias to your advantage
When you consider how bias might affect your financial decisions, it’s often the harmful outcomes that come to mind. However, there are ways you can leverage certain biases, including framing bias, to your advantage. Framing bias refers to the tendency for how...
