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Gifts To Give Minors In Your Life To Set Them Up For Financial Success

MNK NewsBy MNK NewsJune 10, 2025No Comments5 Mins Read
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K Through 12 Children Appreciating Gifts

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When I talk to parents of young children, they are often touched by the generosity of their families and friends when it comes to gifts for their children. They often say they’re up to their ears in toys and don’t know what they’ll do when the next birthday or holiday comes around. Here are some gifts you can give to young children and teens in your life to set them up for financial success in the future.

Young Children

Young children have the advantage of time on their side but an inability to comprehend or manage money on their own. Here are some things you can do for young children to grow their wealth in a controlled setting.

529 Contributions

Whether the child in question already has a 529 College Savings Plan in their name or they need you to set one up for them, anyone can then contribute money toward that minor’s future higher education needs to grow tax-free. If you buy them $100 worth of clothes and toys when they are born, that will likely get donated or thrown away. If you gift $100 into a 529 when they are born, that could be worth around $600 for education expenses once they reach college age assuming an average return of 10.5%.

These plans can easily be transferred between siblings and down to the next generation if the minor ends up having children. However, it is important to be aware of tax implications of not using the 529 College Savings Plan for qualified higher education expenses or a limited amount of Roth conversions. Growth of the funds would be taxed at ordinary federal and state income tax rates and subjected to a 10% IRS penalty. In all, most people would be better off investing in a traditional investment account than making non-qualified withdrawals from a 529.

Uniform Transfers To Minors

Uniform Transfers to Minors (UTMA) accounts are another way to make gifting to a minor in your life simple. You can gift cash or securities into an account for the child. UTMA accounts allow minors to invest for their future while limiting their access to the funds before they reach the age of majority, which is 18 or 21 depending on the state. An adult guardian can spend the funds for the minor’s benefit before the age requirement is met for things like tutors, summer camp, education expenses, sports, or anything else the minor may need.

Teenagers

Teenagers in your life might have a real interest in saving for the future and learning about investing. Here are some tools to not only support them in saving for the future, but also to foster a sense of responsibility in them around money.

Roth IRA

As children become teenagers, they may have work that they are paid for, including babysitting, yard work, housesitting, and after-school jobs. If they have any level of earned income, they are eligible to contribute their earnings up to a maximum of $7,000 per year into a Roth IRA. Others can also contribute on their behalf if the amount does not exceed the annual maximum.

Pre-Paid Debit Card

Giving a teenager a pre-paid debit card, especially one that may be tied to a chore chart or allowance can teach that teenager budgeting and fiscal responsibility. In a world that increasingly turns to digital payment methods, teaching fiscal responsibility with cash allowances becomes difficult.

Financial Literacy

Gifting a teenager a financial literacy book or course can also set them up for financial success. It will also support critical thinking and allow them the tools to find research from reputable sources and not default to getting advice from social media.

Here are some books on investing that can get teens started on the basics that I would recommend:

  • “Investing 101: Stock Market Course for Beginners” by Kathy Kristof
  • “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” by Burton Malkiel
  • “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” by John C. Bogle
  • “The Simple Path to Wealth” by JL Collins
  • “Your Money or Your Life” by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez

Charitable Donation

Making a charitable donation in a teenager’s name can foster a sense of social and personal responsibility. As they grow their wealth down the road, implementing charitable strategies can also support them in their journey by fostering tax incentives.

Conclusion

In summary, thoughtful gifts for young children and teenagers can shape their financial futures. Contributing to tax-advantaged accounts for minors and promoting financial literacy can foster responsible habits. By choosing wisely, we can equip the next generation with the skills needed for lasting financial success.

This informational and educational article does not offer or constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax or financial advice. Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article. Equitable Advisors, LLC and its associates and affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice or services. Equitable Advisors, LLC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI and TN) and its affiliates do not endorse, approve or make any representations as to the accuracy, completeness or appropriateness of any part of any content linked to from this article.

 

Cicely Jones (CA Insurance Lic. #: 0K81625) offers securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN) and offers annuity and insurance products through Equitable Network, LLC, which conducts business in California as Equitable Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC). Financial Professionals may transact business and/or respond to inquiries only in state(s) in which they are properly qualified. Any compensation that Ms. Jones may receive for the publication of this article is earned separate from, and entirely outside of her capacities with, Equitable Advisors, LLC and Equitable Network, LLC (Equitable Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC). AGE-8030328.1 (6/25)(Exp. 6/29)



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