The ROTH is a very good vehicle to save for retirement for individuals that have a limited income and thus pay little if any income taxes. After 5 years the contributions can be withdrawn (not earnings) so this could double as an emergency fund or you can withdraw the funds for qualified college expenses. If you are putting less that 5,500 into a 529 plan and the child has earned income I would consider the ROTH. BUT the child owns the ROTH money and can do what they want. You can also not transfer the ROTH to another child.
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