As a mom, I'm always on the lookout for ways to help my kids learn, experience, and grow. So, I wanted to share something that recently caught my attention: A UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life. It's a concept I hadn't heard of before, but the more I learn, the more I'm convinced it's a brilliant idea.
This article is sponsored by Fabric by Gerber Life.
UGMA — which stands for Uniform Gifts to Minors Act — is an investment account for your kids. Basically, it allows parents like us to invest in assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds on behalf of our children.
I've always heard of 529 college savings accounts, but the UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life is different. This account is not just for educational expenses. UGMA funds can be used for anything that directly benefits your child, whether that's preschool costs, astronaut camp, or music lessons. Or invest it for when they are adults and let them use it for schooling, the purchase of a first car, or even startup capital for their own business.
|  Lila |
AveryA UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life can pay for summer camps, no matter their age.
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With Christmas approaching, this could be the perfect gift from grandparents or other family members. They can even set up regular automatic contributions. Even small gifts, made regularly, can accumulate into a substantial amount over time.
You can even share your child’s unique gifting link with friends and family—they’ll be able to send personalized gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just because. It takes just a few minutes to set up an account ready to receive gifts.
Unlike toys or clothes, it's a gift that won't be outgrown or forgotten in a few months.
|  Noah |
NuriA UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life can help offset the costs of education, whether preschool or high school.
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UGMAs also have several tax advantages that could help keep more money in your child’s account. It's a simple and efficient way for you and others who love your kids to invest in your child's future, without the usual complexity and time commitment of traditional investing.
|  Caroline |
ChaseA UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life can pay to for a child's interests, like art classes and music lessons.
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That ease of use makes it appealing to a mom like me, who is certainly not a stock and investment expert. It seems incredibly user-friendly – everything is managed digitally, and you can start with as little as $20 per month.
The platform helps you determine your risk tolerance and choose the right portfolio. The low monthly fees are a bonus, making it accessible for most families.
Portfolios are managed by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, which I looked up. It's a reputable firm with a long history and significant assets under management, giving me peace of mind. Knowing that the accounts are SIPC-insured and protected with bank-level encryption adds an extra layer of trust.
|  Caroline |  Dominick |
CharleighA UGMA account with Fabric by Gerber Life can pay for sports lessons.
So, this year, I'm considering asking for a different kind of gift for my kids – an investment in their future. It's something they won't outgrow or lose interest in and can help them into adulthood.
As the people who love them most, isn't that the best gift we could give?
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The kids pictured in this article are children of Macaroni KID and CertifiKID employees. 💞
This is a paid endorsement for Fabric by Gerber Life's UGMA (Uniform Gift For Minors Act) Offering and not a paid endorsement for advisory services. Investing in securities involves the risk of loss. Age of Majority varies by state. Please read the offering circular at meetfabric.com/UGMA.
Custody, brokerage, and clearing services are provided by Apex Clearing Corporation, a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. As a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”), funds are available to meet customer claims up to $500,000, including a maximum of $250,000 for cash claims. For additional information regarding SIPC coverage, including a brochure, contact SIPC at (202) 371‐8300 or visit www.sipc.org.
Fabric by Gerber Life is a brand of Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc. Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc. is the parent company of Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. Investment advisory services tied to the Fabric by Gerber Life platform are provided by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply any level of skill or training. Fabric by Gerber Life and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
