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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.


πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what if I invest for my child in an informal trust and use the dividends myself?

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ can I have a joint account for my two kids?

πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what investing platforms allow you to set up investing for kids?

πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how can you invest for someone else’s kids?

πŸ‘‰πŸ» what happens with the investments if you pass away prematurely?

πŸ‘‰ can I claim investments as a tax deduction?

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ can I invest using multiple methods?

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what happens if you change your mind and want to keep the money instead of giving it to the child?

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

πŸ‘‰πŸ» do you need to setup your will with details of the investing arrangements?

πŸ‘‰ tax on investment accounts

πŸ‘‰πŸΎ investing for kids vs putting extra towards a mortgage for them

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how to mitigate tax on inheritance for kids

πŸ‘‰πŸ» teaching your kids about money


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