What parents should know about investing for their children

What parents should know about investing for their children
Educate your children about money from a young age. (Image: Unsplash)
Frances Cook
With house prices soaring, life basics more expensive than ever, and the "right" career-changing yearly, it’s not surprising many parents are concerned about helping their children get a headstart in life.But while it’s tempting to start saving and investing like mad to give them a wad of cash the day they turn 18, that’s arguably not the best place to start.Instead, invest first in your knowledge, then theirs.If I was forced to choose between leaving my children money and leaving them the knowledge and understanding...

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