We all want our children to have the best possible start in life. But how best to achieve it? Investing offers the potential for strong returns, especially if you start early. This guide considers the options, highlighting the importance of assessing your objectives, making an investment plan and suggests the top tips for investing for maximum tax-efficiency.

As we move through life, events such as marriage, property purchase, starting a family, starting a business, retirement and inheritance impact our financial needs and plans. This guide focuses on investing, about why you should invest, your attitude to risk, diversification and strategy, and why it’s important to take a long-term view.