White Coat Investor Podcast

WCI #384: Help Your Kids Build Wealth

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Sep 12, 2024
Learn how to set your kids on the path to financial success through strategies like funding Roth IRAs and using HSAs for health expenses. Discover the advantages of employing your children in your business for tax benefits. Understand how to navigate savings accounts and the intricacies of retirement plan contributions. The conversation also touches on effective financial literacy practices to instill in the next generation. Plus, an inspiring message about recovery and community highlights the importance of support in the journey to financial wellness.
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ADVICE

Optimize Cash with Brokerage Sweep

  • Use a brokerage account sweep or settlement fund for higher yield on cash versus a traditional savings account.
  • Beware of tax implications and kiddie tax rules on earnings for minor children in brokerage accounts.
ADVICE

HSA Eligibility for Adult Kids

  • Children 19 to 26 can open their own HSAs if they are not claimed as dependents.
  • Parents can gift post-tax dollars for HSA contributions, but only the child gets the tax deduction.
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Kids' Roth IRA Contribution Rules

  • Kids do not need to do backdoor Roth IRAs if their income is below limits.
  • To contribute to a Roth IRA, kids must have documented earned income from legitimate work.
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