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29. How to invest for your kids

First and foremost: we recognise that the topic of children isn’t easy for everyone. Families take different shapes and sizes, and some people don’t want or aren’t able to have kids. If parenthood is a subject you’d rather avoid, please feel free to give this episode a miss.

However, if you have (or plan to have) kids, you may have considered investing for them. As with all types of investing, there’s no definitive answer – there’s only what’s right for you. But if you’d like to ponder the topic more deeply, this Get Rich Slow Club episode is here to help.

In this session, Natasha Etschmann (Tash Invests) and Ana Kresina (Head of Product & Community at Pearler) discuss the myriad forms of investing for your kids. They also hear from members of the community who have (or haven’t) made financial plans for their children’s futures. Finally, they identify a series of questions you can ask yourself to find the right approach for yourself (even if that’s no approach at all).

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Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision.

Natasha Etschmann is an Authorised Representative 1299881 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd AFSL 420367. Read the FSG available from https://tashinvests.com/links

Pearler is an Authorised Representative 1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL 337927. Read the FSG available from https://pearler.com/financial-services-guide

If you are considering any of the products we spoke about during the show, be sure to read the Product Disclosure Statement & Target Market Determination available from the product issuer’s website before deciding.

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