We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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"Paying into their pensions means we can play a part in their future far beyond our own years. And the money has decades to grow."
— Richard Brain , Other
"The money invested means perhaps I'll be ahead when I'm older."
— Hugo Thompson , Other
"For me, Junior SIPPs should only be considered once you feel you have enough money of your own."
— Annabel , Other
"Paying in £50 a month from birth, including tax relief, the family would contribute £10,800 over those 18 years."
— Jemma Slingo , Executive
Key People
Annabel is Hugo Thompson's mother who works in finance and saves into a Junior ISA for her son.
Caitlin Brain is a mother on maternity leave who has helped set up pensions for her children.
Hugo Thompson is a 15-year-old who benefits from his parents' financial investments in a Junior SIPP.
Jemma Slingo is a pensions and investment specialist at Fidelity International.
Richard Brain is a father who works for an investment firm and has set up pensions for his young children.
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A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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