Is it worth investing?

JD asked:
I have recently had my first child and I am setting up a child trust fund for him. One option is to put the money into a share hold account where a reputable bank invests the money into shares.
My question is - is it is worth pursuing this course with the current economical turmoil?
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Where do i go to open up a child trust fund in NYC?

Still Halloween asked: Do i go to any bank? Any sites would be helpful!
My son was in a commercial for the company i work for, but before they can pay me for it, i need to open up a trust fund so that part of the money can go there. So I will just [...]

Which is better - Child Trust Fund - or regular bank account?

savona_winds asked:
Hi,
I’m expecting a baby - can you tell me which is a better deal?
Do I open a Child Trust Fund? The govt gives me £250 then I can put in £1200 a year - tax free - for 18 years and the money is locked in with no interest.
OR
Just open a regular bank account [...]

Any advice on where i can invest my baby’s child trust fund?

amberxx asked: Ideally i don’t want it attached to stocks and shares but would like a high interest rate, i would also like to be able to make regular payments into the account. I don’t want my child to be able to touch the money till he or she is 18. Baby is [...]

Trust Fund Kid, I hate having this money, what do I do?

sarani2 asked: Lets say im a ‘trust fund child’ for an example. I dont feel I deserve all this money and its eating away at me. I loathe it. How do I continue living with having this money? I dont want it yet i dont want to give it away or spend it all.

I loathe myself for being so indulgent, why?

sarani2 asked:
Lets say im a trust fund child for example, I spent nearly 100,000 dollars this year alone. I recently cut the habits out. I have quite massive amounts left and I hate having this money. How do I live with having money? I dont deserve it. Ive bought everything under the sun, luxury [...]