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savings for babies college fund :)

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  • 30-01-2015 4:14pm
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    jobless
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    Hey,

    what are the best options for saving for the wee lads future?.... are government state savings the best option?...its money that wouldnt be touched


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    JTMan
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    lump sum or regular saving? What timeframe?


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    jobless
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    JTMan wrote: »
    lump sum or regular saving? What timeframe?

    regular savings


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    NeilMcG15
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    A unit linked savings plan is the best long term option for a college fund.
    Min term = 10 years.
    Contact your financial advisor to arrange ðŸ‘.


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    JTMan
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    jobless wrote: »
    regular savings

    Have a read of this.

    The KBC 3.50% regular saver option might be your best bet. Nationwide UK (Ireland) pay 4.00% but the account is restricted to 15 months. You will need to review rates regularly.


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    Henry Ford III
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    JTMan wrote: »
    Have a read of this.

    The KBC 3.50% regular saver option might be your best bet. Nationwide UK (Ireland) pay 4.00% but the account is restricted to 15 months. You will need to review rates regularly.

    Take DIRT out of that and it'll struggle to match inflation.

    I'd be more inclined to go for something more adventurous.


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    CarpeDiem85
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    I'm thinking about the same for my child. I'm only saving €25 per month which I'll increase to €50 by the end of this year. Are the Post Office savings accounts any good?


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    Henry Ford III
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    CarpeDiem85 wrote: »
    I'm thinking about the same for my child. I'm only saving €25 per month which I'll increase to €50 by the end of this year. Are the Post Office savings accounts any good?

    Not much imho. You should be looking to make 5-7% p.a. That'll require a degree of risk. No need for anything silly though.


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    JTMan
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    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Take DIRT out of that and it'll struggle to match inflation.

    I'd be more inclined to go for something more adventurous.

    By inflation do you mean deflation? Eurozone deflation is -0.60% at the moment. The KBC 3.50% beats that.
    You should be looking to make 5-7% p.a.

    Good luck with that.


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    jobless
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    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Not much imho. You should be looking to make 5-7% p.a. That'll require a degree of risk. No need for anything silly though.

    i havent a clue about investing, what kind of things do you recommend


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