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Episode · October 11, 2026 · 15:22

Invest for Your Kids: Custodial Accounts and the Roth IRA

Paycheck Paradox podcast · 15:22

Invest for Your Kids: Custodial Accounts and the Roth IRA

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Discover the incredible power of a 25-year head start on compounding. We break down exactly how to open a custodial account at birth, navigate the kiddie tax, and use legitimate earned income to fund a tax-free Roth IRA for your child. Run your own numbers with our free calculators at paycheckparadox.com.

Read the full article: Invest for Your Kids: Start a Custodial Account Early, Then Pay Them Into a Roth IRA. Run your own numbers with the free calculators at paycheckparadox.com.

Escaping the paycheck cycle! I’m documenting my journey to financial freedom. I share financial independence and investment insights. Everything shared is for educational purposes only – not financial advice.

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Give your kids a head start

Custodial accounts, a Roth IRA for kids, teen accounts, 529s and Trump Accounts, from the Parents hub.

  1. 1UseCustodial Account CalculatorFree tool
  2. 2UseRoth IRA for Kids CalculatorFree tool
  3. 3UseTeen Account CalculatorFree tool
  4. 4Use529 College Savings CalculatorFree tool
  5. 5UseTrump Account CalculatorFree tool
  6. 6ReadInvest for Your Kids: Start a Custodial Account Early, Then Pay Them Into a Roth IRA8 min read
  7. 7ListenInvest for Your Kids: Custodial Accounts and the Roth IRA15 min episode

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