Latest News & Blogs from 88 Capital Wealth Management
Find all the latest news and blogs about financial and wealth planning from the team at 88 Capital Wealth Management.
Why viewing your lifestyle goals as an experiment could lead to success
From abandoned new year resolutions to yet-to-be-visited bucket list travel destinations, failing to achieve the ambitious goals we set for ourselves is a universal experience. But what if we’re simply thinking about goal-setting the wrong way? A recent article (21...
Why viewing your lifestyle goals as an experiment could lead to success
From abandoned new year resolutions to yet-to-be-visited bucket list travel destinations, failing to achieve the ambitious goals we set for ourselves is a universal experience. But what if we’re simply thinking about goal-setting the wrong way? A recent article (21...
3 reasons why your financial protection claim could be rejected
Many people wrongly assume that financial protection rarely pays out. While this is untrue, there are times when claims are rejected, and there might be steps you can take to reduce the chance of it happening. Financial protection is a type of insurance that pays out...
Trick or treat: The “tricks” a financial plan could help you avoid
Taking control of your finances can be frightful. Complex rules that are easy to overlook could mean you fall for a “trick” when making financial decisions this Halloween, but a tailored financial plan could help you avoid falling for them. Here are five financial...
Investment market update: September 2025
There were ups and downs for investors during September 2025, with disappointing economic data dampening the market at times. However, some positive outcomes also emerged. Read on to find out what might have influenced your investment portfolio’s recent...
£48,000 was lost to pension fraud every day in 2024
In September 2025, Action Fraud warned pension savers must remain vigilant as more than £17.5 million was lost to pension fraud in 2024 – roughly £48,000 every single day. Read on to find out how scammers could try to get their hands on your retirement savings, and...
3 reasons why pension consolidation could boost your retirement income
Increasingly, UK savers are losing track of their pensions. In October 2024, research by Pensions UK found that the total value of lost pension pots had risen by 60% since 2018. Losing track of your pensions can be costly. Across the 3.3 million pension pots...
How a cashflow model can turn retirement anxiety into excitement
Retiring should be a milestone you look forward to. It’s a chance to spend your time how you want and do the things you’ve been putting off because work has been in the way. Yet, sadly, research shows UK adults associate spending their retirement savings with negative...
“Unrealistic” expectations could lead to long-term disappointment for investors
Investment returns significantly affect what you can achieve in your long-term plans. Naturally, you want the highest possible returns, but research shows many investors have “unrealistic” expectations. According to a July 2025 article in Financial Planning Today, the...
Don’t have a will? Here’s how your estate would be distributed under intestacy rules
A June 2025 article by Today’s Wills & Probate revealed a 25% rise in people dying without a valid will between 2020/21 and 2023/24. If writing your will is something you haven’t tackled yet, it could mean your assets are distributed in a way that doesn’t align...
How pension and Inheritance Tax policy changes could affect your legacy
From April 2027, pensions are expected to fall within your estate and could be liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT). That date might seem far away, but the policy change has the potential to significantly affect your estate plan, so thinking about it now could be useful....
