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Investing for Kids: Roth IRAs, 529 Plans & Tax Strategy with Kyle Beltle

FI for Kids·Financial Independence·4 December 2025·44 min

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https://dominicdelaquil.com https://fiforkids.com Want to set your children up for life while saving money on your taxes today? In this episode of FI for Kids, host Dominic DeLaquil sits down with Kyle Beltle, a CPA and certified tax coach, to reveal the blueprint for raising financially independent children. We go beyond basic allowances and dive into advanced money management and tax strategies that most parents overlook. Kyle explains the crucial difference between a traditional CPA and a proactive tax coach, and how the latter can save your family thousands. In this episode, we cover: Entrepreneurship for families: How involving kids in the family business can teach valuable lessons and provide tax benefits. Investing for the future: The power of Roth IRAs for young savers and how to maximize 529 plans for education (and beyond). Financial Education: Tailoring money lessons to your child's specific personality type. Wealth Strategy: How to use UTMA accounts and alternative investments to secure your family's financial freedom. Whether you are looking to optimize your tax strategies or simply want to give your kids a head start on financial independence, this conversation is packed with actionable advice. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Financial Independence for Kids 01:26 Growing Up with Financial Education 08:24 Practical Approaches: Teaching Kids About Money 14:01 Tax Strategies for Financial Empowerment 18:57 Maximizing 529 Plans & Education Savings 24:30 Hiring Your Kids: Entrepreneurship & Tax Benefits 32:51 Retirement Account Optimization for High Earners 41:30 The Difference Between a CPA and a Tax Coach