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Brandy Nelson

How We're Planning For Our Childrens' Futures

4/20/2011

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When I had my first child 11 years ago, I was a fairly young and naiive mother. I was just about to turn 19, and I didn't really give much thought to preparing for my son's financial future. Sure, I knew that I would need to set up a college fund or savings account eventually, but due to my lack of life experience, I didn't get around to actually setting forth on actually doing any of these things until he was about 6 years old. I guess as a person hits their mid-20's, the realities of being a responsible adult and parent finally just click. For most of us, anyway. I definitely know of some people on their 30's who still just don't get it!

So when Kyle was in the first grade and I was working at a local elementary school, I opened him up a savings account and also began a small account to put money away towards his education. Sometimes I can put $100.00 a month away, sometimes it's only $5.00-$10.00. But at least it's something. You'd be surprised just how quickly these seemingly insignificant amounts add up. Plus, for a long-term account like a college fund, the interest gained long term can be pretty substantial, as well.

I should have started this account for him when he was a baby, as his financial buffer would be much larger by now. I kind of kick myself for not having the foresight when he was little to actually take action sooner than later! Now I have 2 more babies, and they already have their own interest bearing juvenile bank accounts. We contribute a small amount to each account every week. By the time they turn 18, that will help to give them a nice start in life as they venture out into the real world.

Another thing we're looking into is making investments for the children. In the current economic nightmare we're facing, it sounds like it may be risky to buy stocks, but there are still companies that are doing well and will continue to do well, so as the economy improves, these investments would have the potential to grow substantially. We're considering buying some stocks in the company my husband works for. They've been around forever, and are a globally prosperous company. Maybe once we get our tax return, we'll do that if we can afford to.

There are many different ways to help kids get off to a great start. Have you done these things for your children? Do you have any other tips? I'd love to hear about it!
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Kelli link
4/20/2011 10:04:11 am

I started my son's savings account when he was still a baby. We used to add monthly, then it became harder and harder. Right now we only add once a year (tax time).

The reason-- I worked for a financial adviser and his key piece of advice was to pay off all debt first-- those interest rates are higher than anything you can earn in a savings account. We will be completely debt free in June and I will be making up the difference in my son's account after that!

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Laura link
4/22/2011 12:11:23 pm

We set up an interest bearing savings account for our daughter. When she receives money for gifts, it will go into this account. We are going to set up a college savings plan, most likely a 529k to save for her education.

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