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Best Investment Accounts for Kids in 2025

By Scott Levine – Updated Sep 24, 2025 at 6:58PM | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

  • Investing early for kids can build significant future wealth via accounts like 529 plans or Custodial IRAs.
  • Educational investment accounts, such as 529 plans or Coverdell ESAs, offer tax advantages for future college costs.
  • Flexible options like brokerage or UGMA/UTMA accounts allow investment in stocks and bonds without contribution caps.
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