The Downsides of Alternative Investments, Best High-Yield ETFs, Tips for Jump-Starting Your Kids' Retirement Savings

How to Jump-Start Your Kids' Retirement Savings | Five Downsides of Investing in Alternatives | The 9 Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 29, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Investing Weekly]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Feature [] [How to Jump-Start Your Kids' Retirement Savings]( [How to Jump-Start Your Kids' Retirement Savings]( (Getty Images) Helping your kids fund a Roth IRA can both get them started early on saving for retirement and show them the importance of saving early and often, writes investment expert David McClellan. The biggest advantage young people have when it comes to retirement is that they have a lot of time for their savings to grow. [The earlier they start saving and investing, the more wealth they’ll build](. [] Investing Tips [] [Five Downsides of Investing in Alternatives]( [Five Downsides of Investing in Alternatives]( (Getty Images) Demand for alternative investments is increasing, but these complex options might not be the best fit for ordinary investors. [Here are some of the downsides](, courtesy of financial adviser Peter J. Klein. [Retirement Savings Made Easy]( Vanguard Advisors can help you think through your retirement income and budget and balancing your expectations for growth with a disciplined approach to risk. [There's never been a more perfect time to get started](. Paid non-client promotion [GET STARTED]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Exchange-traded funds [] [The 9 Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now]( [The 9 Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now]( (Getty Images) [The best high-yield ETFs]( show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income. Featured Content Sponsored Content from Kiplinger Advisor Collective [Join the Kiplinger Advisor Collective Today]( Are you a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience waiting to be shared? Do you dream of expanding your influence within the industry and connecting with like-minded peers? The Kiplinger Advisor Collective is the ultimate platform for personal financial experts like yourself. [Find out more](. [] Income Investing [] [The Best REIT Stocks to Buy Now (or Hold)]( The best REITs are an apt choice to buy and hold amid heightened inflation and recession fears. [Read More]( [8 Things To Know About CD Ladders]( CDs tend to pay higher interest rates than what you can earn on other deposit accounts. Laddering takes the guesswork out of where rates are headed. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] In Case You Missed It [] [What Is a Limit Order?]( A limit order is a powerful tool in an investor's arsenal, allowing them to buy or sell a stock at the price they want. [Read More]( [Caring for Children AND Aging Parents?]( Whether you're among the generation feeling the squeeze or one of their aging parents, test your knowledge of the challenges facing today's Sandwich Generation who are wedged between caring for children and aging parents. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] ALSO ON KIPLINGER [] - The [12 best stocks]( to buy now - [67 best dividend stocks]( for dependable dividend growth - Warren Buffett [stocks ranked]( - For the latest ways to earn 5% to 7% cash yield safely and reliably, plus 4 Model Portfolios to show you exactly where to put your money, bank on [Kiplinger's Investing for Income]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger’s Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger’s Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger’s Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036