Honoring Every Parent—National Parents’ Day
Parents are the quiet heroes of everyday life. They sacrifice, support, and guide their children through life’s twists and turns—often without expecting recognition. That’s why National Parents’ Day, celebrated every fourth Sunday in July, is such an important moment.
Unlike Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, this lesser-known holiday honors the shared journey of parenting. Whether you're a single parent, a co-parenting team, grandparents raising grandkids, or part of a non-traditional family, National Parents’ Day is for you.
- A day to recognize the unsung effortAccording to NationalToday.com, Parents’ Day was established in 1994 to promote the role of parents in raising children with love and values. It’s not about gifts or flowers—it’s about gratitude.
- Why this matters to UNestAt UNest, we support parents at every step of their journey. From the first dollar saved for a child’s future to every financial decision along the way, we know that behind every successful savings plan is a caring adult making it possible.
- Investing in your legacyBeing a parent means thinking ahead. UNest helps families turn everyday choices into long-term opportunities. Our app makes it simple to invest in your child’s future—with tools that grow with your goals.
- Say “thank you” with intentionYou don’t need a grand gesture to celebrate Parents’ Day. Try:
- Writing a handwritten letter to your parents or co-parent
- Setting up a UNest account for your child or grandchild
- Teaching your child one new lesson about money today
- Celebrate your parenting journeyEvery family’s story is different. But every parent deserves recognition. Use this day to reflect on how far you’ve come—and what’s still possible.
UNest is proud to support real families, real budgets, and real dreams. Because when parents succeed, children thrive. 👨👩👧👦 Make this Parents’ Day meaningful—start investing in your child’s future today!
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Hear what trusted money experts say about why UTMA and UGMA accounts can be a smart way to invest for a child’s future.
There are some tax advantages to using UGMA and UTMA accounts… Since they’re in your child’s name, the accounts will be taxed according to their tax bracket… There are no contribution limits on UGMA and UTMA accounts.
Dave Ramsey
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Investing for your kid’s future
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...you could consider opening an account where you can dive deeper with the kids by your side. The easiest way to do so is to open a custodial account, known as an UGMA ... or UTMA ... account.
Jill Schlesinger
Emmy winning Business Analyst
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Straightforward “starter” investing account for kids
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Emmy winning Business Analyst
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You can give children money that can accumulate somewhat tax-free over time... I love them (UTMAs) because they were like, trusts that you didn't need lawyers to create.... I think it's one of the better tax breaks around though. I know hunting for tax breaks may not sound very exciting, but that's how you take care of your family.
Jim Cramer
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Give children money that can accumulate over time
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