How Much Should I Save for my Child's Education

How Much Should I Save for my Child's Education

College acceptance letter day: a moment every parent dreams of. The stress and anxiety of waiting are finally over, the hard work has paid off, and your kid...

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Families of U-Nest: Jarred, Beth and Sierra

Families of U-Nest: Jarred, Beth and Sierra

1. How many kids do you have?

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App Of The Day Featured U-Nest

App Of The Day Featured U-Nest

The U-Nest app has recently been featured as App Of The Day. Ksenia Yudina, CEO and founder of U-Nest gave an interview to the technology related online...

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What Happens to a 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn't Go to College

What Happens to a 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn't Go to College

After hearing all the benefits of college savings, the most common question we hear from parents is:

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Education is Our Children's Secret Weapon

Education is Our Children's Secret Weapon

At the beginning of life, children are all very similar: weak, dependent, and helpless.

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Why a College Fund Should Be on Every Parent's Registry

Why a College Fund Should Be on Every Parent's Registry

Parenthood significantly changes our lifestyle. This change begins the minute the pregnancy test is positive, which puts us in total shock and happiness,...

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A Mom's Perspective: Saving for Your Kids' Education Can Be Simple

A Mom's Perspective: Saving for Your Kids' Education Can Be Simple

How often do we ask ourselves why life can't be easier? Modern life looks like a chaotic, frenzied spiral, where we constantly trying to balance the demands...

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Retirement or Kids? Five Reasons Why Kids Should Come First

Retirement or Kids? Five Reasons Why Kids Should Come First

Would you be willing to postpone your retirement by two years if it meant your children could attend the college of their choice without taking out...

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5 Reasons Why Education Matters For Your Kids

5 Reasons Why Education Matters For Your Kids

In this day and age, education is one of the most important things in life of any individual.

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College Is Expensive - You Need to be Ready

College Is Expensive - You Need to be Ready

College costs hit a record high back in 2016, and it's only gotten worse ever since then.

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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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