Acorns Early Invest

Acorns Early Invest

Give their future a head start

Investing just $5 a day in your kid from birth could grow to over $71,000 by age 18!

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Based on a hypothetical 8% annual return.

Set your kids up for life

Acorns Early Invest helps families start small, invest consistently, and give
their kids a head start for whatever their future brings.
Why Acorns Early Invest?
1% match
Get a 1% match on the first $7,000 you invest per year for your kids’ futures.
Invest wisely, not wildly
Early Invest accounts are expert-built, diversified, and built for long-term investing. Start at just $5 day, week, or whatever works for you!
Security & Protection
Early Invest accounts are SIPC-protected up to $500,000. SIPC does not protect against market risk, which is the risk inherent in a fluctuating market. For details, please visit www.sipc.org
Flexible funds
Unlike restrictive 529 plans, Early Invest funds can be used for more than just college, supporting your kids’ journeys however they unfold.
Multiple kids accounts
Create Early Invest accounts for each of the kids in your life at no extra cost.
Potential tax advantages
Get potential tax advantages while you invest in the kids you love.

Grow their potential

Small steps,
big future

Every big future starts with a few small steps. Acorns Early Invest helps you start early and see how the money you invest for your kids could grow right alongside them.
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A fast & easy investment account for kids
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Simple, automatic recurring investments
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Early Invest account (UGMA/UTMA)
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Traditional 529 account
Why Acorns Early Invest?
1% match
Get a 1% match on the first $7,000 you invest per year for your kids
Flexible funds
Money can be used on anything that benefits your child (first car, downpayment, etc.) — not just on education
Taxed at child’s lower rate
Earnings are taxed at your child’s rate, not yours — usually meaning a smaller tax bill
Full suite of money tools
Included with Acorns Gold — plus a kids’ app, debit card, 3% IRA match, and more
Receive gifts from anyone
Invite friends and family to give a gift that can grow. Simply share a link and allow anyone to easily contribute directly to your kids’ Early Invest accounts.
Built into
Acorns Early
Allowance & chores app
Getting kids to do their chores couldn’t be easier. Just set up chores in the Acorns Early app, set a payment amount, and tick the chore off when it’s done!
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Savings goals for kids
Acorns Early makes saving a habit by putting your kids in charge. Kids can use their app to easily set savings goals with target dates and an optional autosave feature.
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Parental controls
Get peace of mind with real-time notifications when your kids spend, set spending limits, and instantly block lost or stolen cards.
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Financial literacy
Help your kids grow their money skills with bite-sized financial lessons for kids and teens of all ages.
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Giftlinks and Relative accounts
Make birthdays and holidays easier on everyone by inviting friends and family to gift money to your kids.
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Pricing
Acorns Early Lite
Start your kids’ money journey with a smart money app and debit card.
$8 monthly

Teach kids money skills
Smart money app & up to 4 debit cards
Automatic allowance and tasks
100+ educational Money Missions
Real-time spending notifications
For parents, only with Gold
Save and invest spare change w/ Round-Ups®
3.35% APY on your Emergency Savings
IRA with 3% match for your first year
Invest for your kids’ future with 1% match
And so much more!
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Acorns Gold
All the expert tools to grow financial wellness — for you and your family.
$12 monthly

Teach kids money skills
Smart money app & up to 4 debit cards
Automatic allowance and tasks
100+ educational Money Missions
Real-time spending notifications
For parents, only with Gold
Save and invest spare change w/ Round-Ups®
3.35% APY on your Emergency Savings
IRA with 3% match for your first year
Invest for your kids’ future with 1% match
And so much more!
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Frequently asked

How does Acorns Early Invest work?

Acorns Early Invest is our investment account for kids that can come with potential tax benefits. If you are in the Gold subscription, Acorns Early Invest is built into your subscription at no extra cost.

 

  1. Get started in minutes and add multiple kids at no extra cost.
  2. Set up an easy Recurring Investment for the child you love.
  3. Get potential tax benefits while you invest. 
  4. Acorns Early Invest is a UTMA/UGMA account, which stands for Uniform Transfer/Gift to Minors Account. This type of account is more flexible than a traditional college savings account and the funds can be used in other ways that directly benefit the child.
  5. Invite friends and family to invest for the child, too!

 

Don’t have kids? With Acorns Early Invest, you can start an account for any child in your life!

 

To explore Acorns Early Invest, tap “Invest” from your home screen or tap the Invest icon from your bottom navigation. 

  

Then, tap “Early”.

 

Have the child’s birthday and social security number ready to get started. Social security numbers are required to open any investment account. We use data encryption and bank-level security to help protect your personal information. Remember to talk to your tax advisor or visit IRS.gov for information on tax benefits that may apply to you. 

 

Acorns Early Invest makes it easy to invest for the child or children you love, and instill smart money habits early in life.

What portfolio is selected for my Early Invest account?

All Early Invest customers are placed into our “Aggressive Portfolio”.

When can kids access money in their Early Invest accounts?

Children can access the funds in their Early Invest account when they reach the age of transfer. The specific age of transfer is determined by each state, and may be anywhere from 18 to 25. Acorns will contact you with guidance when the age of transfer is approaching.

Why should I invest in an Early Invest account instead of a 529 plan?

Actually, you can invest in a 529 plan and an Acorns Early Invest account. You don’t have to choose. The primary difference between the two is that funds held in 529 plans are intended solely for qualified educational expenses. 

 

Funds you invest in Early Invest can be used for expenses that directly benefit the child named on the account, so many people find them to be more flexible. 

 

And, while both types of investment accounts come with potential tax benefits, they vary. Visit irs.gov to learn the latest. 

What do I need to open an Early Invest account?

You can open an Acorns Early Invest account for any child under the age of 18, whether they’re your own child, a niece or nephew or even the child of a friend. All you need is the child’s full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security Number.

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