Charles Schwab survey finds 70% of teens show interest in investing

9 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 28

The survey of 1,000 teens aged 13-17 reveals over half trust parents for investment advice, while 27% want strong parental involvement.
Teens cite making money, paying for college, and learning about finance as top motivations, but only 14% feel knowledgeable about investing.
Schwab recently launched joint brokerage accounts for teens, aiming to support early financial education amid concerns about online influencers and the blurred line between investing and gambling.

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