03/11/2026
I’ve been reviewing the numbers on something I’ve already started doing for my children.
I’ve started putting £80 a month into a pension for each of them. With basic-rate tax relief, that’s £100 a month actually being invested.
But here’s the plan…
I’ll give them the financial head start by funding the early years. When they’re older and earning their own money, the idea is that they take over the same contributions and keep the momentum going right through to retirement.
So what could that look like?
Let’s assume:
* £100 a month invested.
* I fund the first 30 years.
* They take over and continue contributing until age 60.
* An average annualised investment return of 7%.
The projected numbers are pretty incredible:
👦 J, who is currently 2, could have around £877,000 by age 60.
👧 G, currently 6, could have around £665,000 by age 60. (Sorry little one, you got shafted 😅)
Combined, that’s potentially over £1.54 MILLION in pension wealth.
And the interesting thing? I’m not suggesting I fund their entire retirement. I’m giving them a head start and hopefully instilling the habit of investing for their future.
That’s the power of compound growth.
It’s not about being wealthy today. It’s about making decisions early, being consistent and giving yours and their money decades to work.
Imagine being 18, 21 or 25 and already having a pension that’s had years to grow.
What a head start that could be!
Obviously, 7% is an assumption, not a guaranteed return, and these figures don’t account for fees or inflation. But it certainly makes you think.
Just think, I’ll still be buying their dinner at age 70 😂…
The best time to start investing was yesterday. The next best time is today. ❤️
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The figures shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not guaranteed. The assumed 7% annual investment return is not a prediction of future performance. The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and your child may get back less than has been invested. Returns are not guaranteed and actual outcomes will depend on investment performance, charges and inflation. Tax treatment and pension rules may change in the future. Pension access is subject to applicable legislation and minimum pension age rules.