・Custodial investment accounts (UMGA and UTMA) are taxable investing alternatives to 529 plans and Roth IRAs ・These accounts act as traditional brokerages for your children ・New tools allow you to ...

Suze Orman, renowned for giving financial advice on her "Women & Money" podcast, recently advised a woman looking to open brokerage accounts for her four grandchildren, aged 7, 5, 2, and two months.

Investing in a child’s future is a proactive step that can yield significant benefits over time. Setting up investment accounts for kids before they reach adulthood is crucial for maximizing their ...

Our families didn't pay for my and my husband's college. We have five kids, from 13 to 4, and we know we can't fully pay for their college. Instead of going with 529 plans, we went with UTMA custodial ...

I am a 79-year-old grandfather of three grandchildren. We are thinking of setting up 529 accounts for each grandchild, who are now in the 8th, 9th and 11th grades. Should I do so now? My wife and I ...

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a six-part series focused on paying for education using smart financial and estate planning. Other articles focus on direct tuition payments, 529 plans, ...

Many parents and grandparents want to set money aside for a child’s future but aren’t sure of the best way to do it. One option that often flies under the radar is using a UTMA (Uniform Transfers to ...