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"It's for My Child" vs. "It Belongs to My Child" — Investing for a Child

Before choosing what to invest in for a child, a more important question comes first — whose account should it actually be. A practical look at ownership structures, real costs, TER, and why the investment horizon belongs to the money, not the child's age.

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