What are children's investment accounts?

These accounts allow parents (and eventually the children) to earn extra income by investing in different financial assets like stocks and bonds. While children's investment accounts often offer tax benefits and other advantages, choosing the best account for your situation can be a complicated task.

How can I help my kids choose investments?

You can open and fund a custodial brokerage account, Roth IRA, ABLE account, special needs trust or 529 and help your kids select investments. It's never too early to start. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us.

How do I Manage my child's investments?

If you’d like to have more control over your child’s investments, another option is to open a brokerage account in your own name—or use your existing brokerage account. Work out an investment budget with your child to decide how much to save every month, and pick which investments to make together.