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4. They had a form of this in the UK

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 12:21 PM

Feb 2021

It was called the "Child trust fund" and it accumulated as the child grew. Alas, it seems to have been abolished.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_trust_fund

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Cute idea...probably helps banks more than people... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #1

I bet it helps people more than giving them nothing... sweetloukillbot Feb 2021 #2

I think it's a great idea frazzled Feb 2021 #3

They had a form of this in the UK mainer Feb 2021 #4