Investment suggestions after arrival of a new born
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Investment suggestions after arrival of a new born
We just had a new born last month.
I am wondering what all I can do to make baby's financial future more secure.
So far I understand I need to do these 2 things:
(1) Open 529 account and fund it appropriately. (I am still researching on what "appropriately" would mean for me here)
(2) Open a savings account for the baby and periodically transfer money into it (planning to put humble $1 per day).
Any other points/suggestions on this. Thanks a bunch in advance.
I am wondering what all I can do to make baby's financial future more secure.
So far I understand I need to do these 2 things:
(1) Open 529 account and fund it appropriately. (I am still researching on what "appropriately" would mean for me here)
(2) Open a savings account for the baby and periodically transfer money into it (planning to put humble $1 per day).
Any other points/suggestions on this. Thanks a bunch in advance.
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Congratulations
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Do you have a will? If not, a will that lists successor guardian(s). Do you have sufficient term life insurance, a term of 20 years on you and missus is helpful. Each policy payable to each other. Social security shoulders some of potential burden, but not nearly enough.
Do the above before the 529 plan. You have some time on 529 plan.
Congratulations - it truly will be a special Thanksgiving day for your family, Enjoy your new baby.
Do the above before the 529 plan. You have some time on 529 plan.
Congratulations - it truly will be a special Thanksgiving day for your family, Enjoy your new baby.
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Re: Investment suggestions after arrival of a new born
Outdoors beat me to it but here is my reply anyways
Do you have term life insurance for yourself?
Are you maxing out your tax sheltered investment accounts (401k or similar, Roth) or at least contributing a good portion of your income?
For the newborn, a savings account is good. Consider an online one for higher interest. A 529 may or may not be a good idea. I do not have one for my kid. I save in my Roth and a taxable account in my name.
He has savings accounts (2) and an investment account of his own (MGK, MGV, AAPL, BRKB). He is 4 years old now.
Do you have term life insurance for yourself?
Are you maxing out your tax sheltered investment accounts (401k or similar, Roth) or at least contributing a good portion of your income?
For the newborn, a savings account is good. Consider an online one for higher interest. A 529 may or may not be a good idea. I do not have one for my kid. I save in my Roth and a taxable account in my name.
He has savings accounts (2) and an investment account of his own (MGK, MGV, AAPL, BRKB). He is 4 years old now.
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After insurance, the next most important thing IMO is to take care of your own financial future. If you can never retire or retire without enough money, guess who is going to need to help.
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wow, such helpful and warm replies. thanks a bunch, appreciate it.
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a 4 year old can buy stock? and have an investment account solely in their own name?
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Thanks for catching my slip up. They are UTMA or whatever.
Some people invest “for” their kids in an account that belongs to the adult.
Sadly he has more money saved/invested than most working adults.
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Re: Investment suggestions after arrival of a new born
My rec's:morpheus1958 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:16 pm I am wondering what all I can do to make baby's financial future more secure.
So far I understand I need to do these 2 things:
(1) Open 529 account and fund it appropriately. (I am still researching on what "appropriately" would mean for me here)
(2) Open a savings account for the baby and periodically transfer money into it (planning to put humble $1 per day).
1. Take care of your health both physically and financially, so you're available to support your child.
2. Buy term life insurance.
3. Fund a 529 up to whatever you feel is appropriate.
4. Make sure kiddo does well in school.
5. Congrats!
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Issue with #1 is that I have some non-trivial health issue and while doing my best to manage it, I think my health might deteriorate sooner.StormShadow wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2017 2:14 pm My rec's:
1. Take care of your health both physically and financially, so you're available to support your child.
2. Buy term life insurance.
3. Fund a 529 up to whatever you feel is appropriate.
4. Make sure kiddo does well in school.
5. Congrats!
I am mentioning this not to generate emotions, but to give a complete picture and help me plan accordingly.
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Be a good financial role model. You can talk all you want but the way you handle spending and saving will be what the kid picks up on.morpheus1958 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:16 pm I am wondering what all I can do to make baby's financial future more secure.
Have solid finances so that your kid never has to support you. I know several people that have needed to support their parents and not only is that a tough situation financially but it can put stress on their marriage. Some college savings are good but there is no reason to fund savings or retirement accounts for them until you are at the point where you could retire today. If you end up with excess funds someday you can give them money then or they can inherit it.
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Congrats! Secure your future, the baby's will follow.
JT
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Read to your child, speak at home (number of spoken words is found to be proportional to 'quality' of parenting in some studies), help with homework. Building good habits in your child make him/her a person who will curate the money you and he/she put aside.
I second Outdoors' advise for a will and Sandtrap's congratulations. May the baby be healthy this winter and his/her mom have a speedy recovery from delivery.
I second Outdoors' advise for a will and Sandtrap's congratulations. May the baby be healthy this winter and his/her mom have a speedy recovery from delivery.
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You probably need term life insurance.