Back to School Goal: Start a UNest Account

Back to School Goal: Start a UNest Account

It's Never, Ever Too Late to Save for College , Even for High Schoolers. Here's How You Do It!

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10 Ways to Save Money for College Tuition

10 Ways to Save Money for College Tuition

College savings can help your child avoid overwhelming amounts of student loan debt and allow them to enter adulthood on the right foot.

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Starting a College Fund for Babies

Starting a College Fund for Babies

Let's be honest. The cost of college continues to rise every year.

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5 Benefits of an Investment Account For Your Kids

5 Benefits of an Investment Account For Your Kids

When we started UNest, our goal was simple: provide financial planning and services to families looking for ways to start saving for their children's education.

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How to Stay Sane During Market Volatility

How to Stay Sane During Market Volatility

Is the stock market going to crash? Are we heading for a recession?

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Garrett's Story: Saving for College as a Single Dad

Garrett's Story: Saving for College as a Single Dad

As a 34-year-old single dad to an amazing and sometimes challenging 6-year old little girl, I've spent a lot of time thinking about my daughter's future and...

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How to Start Saving for a College Savings Account

How to Start Saving for a College Savings Account

While higher education may still feel far off for your little one, getting a head start on setting up a college savings account for your child is one of the...

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Coverdell ESA vs 529 Plan: Which One to Choose?

Coverdell ESA vs 529 Plan: Which One to Choose?

For parents looking to invest in their children's future by getting a jump-start today on saving for college expenses, there are two primary college savings...

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6 Steps to Opening a 529 College Savings Plan

6 Steps to Opening a 529 College Savings Plan

As tuition for college continues to rise,while financial aid fails to keep up,you may be wondering how you can save.

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Good to Know

Good to Know

Learn about good to know and how it can help your family's financial future.

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Don’t just take our word for it

Hear what trusted money experts say about why UTMA and UGMA accounts can be a smart way to invest for a child’s future.

Dave Ramsey

Investing for your kid’s future

Dave Ramsey

Personal Finance Expert

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There are some tax advantages to using UGMA and UTMA accounts… Since they’re in your child’s name, the accounts will be taxed according to their tax bracket… There are no contribution limits on UGMA and UTMA accounts.

Dave Ramsey

Personal Finance Expert

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Jill Schlesinger

Straightforward “starter” investing account for kids

Jill Schlesinger

Emmy winning Business Analyst

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…you could consider opening an account where you can dive deeper with the kids by your side. The easiest way to do so is to open a custodial account, known as an UGMA … or UTMA … account.

Jill Schlesinger

Emmy winning Business Analyst

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Jim Cramer

Give children money that can accumulate over time

Jim Cramer

CNBC Host

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You can give children money that can accumulate somewhat tax-free over time... I love them (UTMAs) because they were like, trusts that you didn’t need lawyers to create.... I think it’s one of the better tax breaks around though. I know hunting for tax breaks may not sound very exciting, but that’s how you take care of your family.

Jim Cramer

CNBC Host

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