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How to Make Your Child Absurdly Wealthy for Absurdly Little


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And on to the show notes!


Many parents want to help their kids financially — but often focus on the wrong things.

Saving for a wedding, helping with a down payment, or paying for grad school can help in the moment. But the biggest advantage you can give a child financially is time.

In this episode, Tyler breaks down how investing small amounts early in a child’s life can turn into millions thanks to compound growth — and walks through the most practical ways parents can do it.

In this episode, Tyler covers:

  • How investing $3,000 per year for a decade could grow into millions over a lifetime
  • The power of giving a child 20–30 extra years of compounding
  • How UGMA/UTMA accounts work and their tax implications
  • Why a custodial Roth IRA can create completely tax-free retirement wealth
  • A lesser-known strategy: investing in your own brokerage account and passing assets down with a step-up in basis
  • Why 529 plans are useful — but often overhyped and less flexible
  • The key takeaway: when it comes to investing for your kids, starting early matters far more than the amount you invest.
  • Even small, consistent contributions can grow into life-changing sums over decades.

    If this episode helped clarify your approach to investing for your family, consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps others find the show.

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