Seeing the other message about IRA for children gave me the courage to ask this question.

I have a 3 year old, 9 month old, and (-7) month (on the way). My first 2 already have savings accounts each with $15k in CDs. Each will have about $500 in interest income this year. This gave me the idea to open Minor IRAs in their names and fund them equivalent to their CD income.

Can I do this? And, does it sound too extreme?

All opinions welcome.

crf01: "Seeing the other message about IRA for children gave me the courage to ask this question."

Good.

"I have a 3 year old, 9 month old, and (-7) month (on the way)."

Congratulations.

"My first 2 already have savings accounts each with $15k in CDs. Each will have about $500 in interest income this year. This gave me the idea to open Minor IRAs in their names and fund them equivalent to their CD income.

Can I do this?"

Not as written. Each child would need "earned income" to fund an IRA. Except for child models and actors, most 3 year olds and 9 month olds do not have earned income.

We opened an IRA when our daughter was a young teenager with earned income from baby sitting and pet sitting.

"And, does it sound too extreme?"

No, not if done in compliance with the law.

Regards, JAFO