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kristianp 3 hours ago

We have bank accounts for our kids, currently earning 1.75% because we aren't depositing money every month. If money is deposited it's another 3.3%.

I really need to get around to setting up Vanguard for them. Thanks for the reminder!

nsvd2 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

1.75 is less than the money is losing value from inflation. If that savings is in USD it's quite a bit less than inflation over the past five years.

samudrijan 19 minutes ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Look into a 529 college savings plan.

hiddencost 15 minutes ago | parent | prev [-]

VTSAX, ASAP.

Inflation is usually estimated at 3% + annually over a long enough time horizon. You're losing money.