Victoria from Arkansas has saved $50,000 for her son’s education but he wants to buy a car instead. Neale’s advice might surprise you!
2 Comments
TerryPotter
on October 18, 2017 at 6:37 am
I didn’t know this! What kind of account did the mom use?
NealeGodfrey
on October 18, 2017 at 6:43 am
Hi Terry. It was an UTMA account. It’s a custodial account set up for a minor(an UGMA or UTMA account). The Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) established a simple way for a minor to own securities without requiring the services of an attorney to prepare trust documents. Many parents use it to set up college funds.
I didn’t know this! What kind of account did the mom use?
Hi Terry. It was an UTMA account. It’s a custodial account set up for a minor(an UGMA or UTMA account). The Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) established a simple way for a minor to own securities without requiring the services of an attorney to prepare trust documents. Many parents use it to set up college funds.