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Investing for the next generation

Most parents and grandparents want to help their children financially, whether it is making sure there is enough money for their education or eventually helping them to buy a property. An early objective as they grow up may well be to help children understand the value and importance of money.

This guide offers a brief outline of the basic tax and legal rules, and the investment products that are suitable for children to help achieve the goals set for them.

Investing for children – what is included in the guide:


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Setting specific investment goals

Looking at timescales and goals for your investments

• How children are taxed

Setting out the tax brackets and allowances for children

• Tax-efficient investments for children

Walking you through the most tax-efficient ways to invest for your children

• Personal pensions

Pensions can be an effective way to invest for your children

• Should you use a trust?

The long-term future benefits of setting up a trust

• Tax position of trusts

Detailing the tax allowances for children trusts

Our guide offers expert insight into the options available for investing for your children and grandchildren.

Guide to Investing For your children

Meet the expert
Robert Appleby
Robert-Appleby
Financial Planner

Rob joined Progeny as a Paraplanner in November 2018, having previously worked in a similar role at Evolve Financial Planning, which was acquired by Progeny Wealth. Since joining Progeny, he has quickly gone on to become a Financial Planner. He achieved his Diploma qualification in October 2017 and is currently working towards Chartered status.

Rob is one of the inaugural members of Progeny’s Adviser Academy, which has been designed to provide a structured path for more junior team members to become competent and authorised Financial Planners.

He lives in Surrey with his wife and two small children who keep him on his toes. He has a passion for many sports, and is always looking for a new challenge to get stuck in to.

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