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Average cost of raising a child: childcare, savings and pension tips for parents

Average cost of raising a child: childcare, savings and pension tips for parents

Update: 2025-08-21
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Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles unpack the rising cost of raising children and how the whole family can prepare financially. They cover maternity leave, building up emergency savings and getting your kids off to the right start with saving and investing.


Helen Morrissey joins to explain why it's vital not to overlook your pension and how parents and even grandparents can protect and boost family finances.


This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you or a child, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so its possible to get get back less than invested. Pension, ISA and tax rules apply and benefits depend on personal circumstances.


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Average cost of raising a child: childcare, savings and pension tips for parents

Average cost of raising a child: childcare, savings and pension tips for parents