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631c investing for kids (the FAQs) part 2
In part 2 of investing for kids Glen answers a bunch of FAQs and shares some ways to teach your kids about money.
๐๐ฝ what if I invest for my child in an informal trust and use the dividends myself?
๐๐ผ can I have a joint account for my two kids?
๐๐พ what investing platforms allow you to set up investing for kids?
๐๐ฟ how can you invest for someone elseโs kids?
๐๐ป what happens with the investments if you pass away prematurely?
๐ can I claim investments as a tax deduction?
๐๐ผ can I invest using multiple methods?
๐๐ฝ what happens if you change your mind and want to keep the money instead of giving it to the child?
๐๐ฟ what happens if my spouse and I set up a join investment account and then get divorced?
๐๐ป do you need to setup your will with details of the investing arrangements?
๐ tax on investment accounts
๐๐พ investing for kids vs putting extra towards a mortgage for them
๐๐ผ how to mitigate tax on inheritance for kids
๐๐ป teaching your kids about money
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