Outlook Money
It is better to start the financial planning for the children at an early age as it provides security. A new father should plan for education, house-related and other security measures for his/her child, keeping in mind the market risks.
The regular monthly and yearly expenses fall in short-term goals. Investments like college education and weddings are long-term investment. These should grow at a higher rate and the money should be allocated in various asset classes like long-term debt funds and equity investments.
Strategies for diversifying the portfolio maximize returns for kid's future. These include- parents carefully drafting a list of all major expenses at various stages, emergency expenses and considering savings retained from income every year and adding that to the final plan.
Tax benefits can be achieved by a new father on education and healthcare investments of children.
One of the best financial investments a new father can make is imparting and inculcating financial skills in children despite what their careers turn out to be.
Common pitfalls that should be avoided are not started investing early and not having clear goals for the children's future.