Kids & Money
Information, commentary and analysis on your kids and money, from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Protect Family Wealth By Letting Your Kids Mess UpDon't put off money conversations with your heirs. Financial education needs to start early, with hands-on opportunities to learn and make mistakes.
By Alvina Lo
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Trump Accounts vs 529 College Savings PlansA look at how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, including taxes, contribution limits and college savings benefits.
By Sean Jackson
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Trump Account App Is Live: How to Claim Your Kid’s $1,000 in 3 Easy StepsKid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.
By Kate Schubel
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NYC Proposes $3k College Fund Plan: Does Your State Offer Aid?From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood.
By Sean Jackson
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Why the College-First Mindset Is Outdated and Failing Us AllCollege is no longer the safest route to job security. The sooner we change attitudes toward skilled labor and alternative career paths, the better for us all.
By Scott Laband
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Should You Start a Trump Account for Your Child?Trump Accounts will launch on July 4, 2026. Here, we look at whether you should sign your kid up.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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What to Do When a 529 Plan Doesn't Cover the Cost of CollegeDon't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative
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You Survived 'Maycember.' Here are 8 Ways to CelebrateParents spend May juggling packed calendars, emotional labor and rising costs. Here are a few worthwhile ways to finally splurge on themselves this summer.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Astounding Amount Parents are Spending on Kids' SportsFamily spending on youth sports has surged as year-round leagues, training and travel become increasingly common.
By Choncé Maddox
