Kids & Money
Information, commentary and analysis on your kids and money, from the team at Kiplinger.
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Which Trust Type Saves Your Kids The Most Money?Inheritance Tax If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs. irrevocable. But only one is right for you.
By Kate Schubel
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Trump Account: A Head Start Plus a Learning OpportunityThe government will add $1,000 to Trump Accounts for eligible children, but families who contribute regularly and use them as a learning tool can benefit most.
By Jason “JB” Beckett
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7 Best Stocks to Gift Your GrandchildrenThe best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common. Here, we let you know what those are.
By Dan Burrows
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A Financial Survival Guide for Your College-Bound KidYour child might have all their dorm supplies, but have they got everything they need to be financially independent when they start college?
By Bruce Maginn, Principal
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4 Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Their InheritanceThese steps can help you ensure that the wealth your children or grandchildren inherit is a catalyst for opportunity rather than a source of conflict.
By Chad Maggard, CFA®
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3 Money Lessons for Raising Financially Savvy KidsIt's never too late to start helping kids learn about money. Here are some age-appropriate ways to help them spend, save and borrow wisely.
By Michael Schneider
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How the AI Entry-Level Freeze Is Delaying RetirementRecent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here's how families can navigate the strain.
By Maurie Backman
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2026-27 FAFSA Changes: What Families Need to KnowA simpler form, a real break for families who own a business or a farm, and a new hard cutoff for the Pell Grant. The 2026-27 FAFSA both gives and takes.
By Sravani Atluri
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: Best Way to Pay for Grandkids' CollegeBefore you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
By Maurie Backman
