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631c investing for kids (the FAQs) part 2

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In part 2 of investing for kids Glen answers a bunch of FAQs and shares some ways to teach your kids about money.


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what if I invest for my child in an informal trust and use the dividends myself?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ can I have a joint account for my two kids?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what investing platforms allow you to set up investing for kids?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ how can you invest for someone elseโ€™s kids?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป what happens with the investments if you pass away prematurely?

๐Ÿ‘‰ can I claim investments as a tax deduction?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ can I invest using multiple methods?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what happens if you change your mind and want to keep the money instead of giving it to the child?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what happens if my spouse and I set up a join investment account and then get divorced?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป do you need to setup your will with details of the investing arrangements?

๐Ÿ‘‰ tax on investment accounts

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ investing for kids vs putting extra towards a mortgage for them

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ how to mitigate tax on inheritance for kids

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป teaching your kids about money


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