Sep 20, 2022

It’s difficult to tell what will scare a child. Some will tremble at the sight of a dog, others get anxious when trying new things, like Little League or school, and some just roll with the punches. Regardless of a child’s natural proclivities, parents are tasked with helping their kid be brave, which functionally means making smart and informed decisions in the face of both legitimate and illegitimate fears. But there’s a fine line that parents need to walk when pushing a child to be brave, lest they come off mean-spirited or bullying.

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A Fidelity® Youth Account Can Help Your Teen Create Healthy Money Habits

As their financial responsibility grows, it’s essential for teens to learn how to save and spend wisely. Enter Fidelity® Youth Account, a brokerage account designed to help teens develop healthy financial habits like using a debit card and investing in stocks for as little as $1.
Once your teen activates their account on the Fidelity app, they’ll receive $50.1 As they use the account, parents can set up alerts, monitor account activity, and reference Fidelity’s Youth Learning Center for age-appropriate guidance.

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The Fidelity® Youth Account can only be opened by a parent/guardian. Account eligibility is limited to teens aged 13-17.

Investing involves risk, including risk of loss.

1. Limited Time Offer. Terms Apply. Before opening a Fidelity Youth Account, you should carefully read the account agreement and ensure that you fully understand your responsibilities to monitor and supervise your teen’s activity in the account.

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917.

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