Personal finance holiday gift guide: 4 gifts to build financial literacy at every age

1: Personal finance books

Books are always valuable resources – and perfect festive gifts – when it comes to breaking down the dollars and cents of personal finance. Here are our top choices for every age:

● Younger kids: The Four Money Bears by Mac Gardner

● Older kids: Finance 101 for Kids by Walter Andal

● Teens: How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance by Jean Chatzky and Kathryn Tuggle

● Adults: Simple Money: A No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance by Tim Maurer

2: Budgeting and saving tools

It’s safe to say that everyone could use a little more help with saving and budgeting. Here are a few fun budgeting tools to consider buying for your loved ones this Christmas:

● Kids: Today’s piggy banks have gotten an upgrade! For younger kids, try a password-protected electronic piggy bank that acts like an ATM. For older kids who might have bigger money goals in mind, there are piggy banks with separate sections for saving, spending, investing and donating.

● Teens: Teens who are starting to earn their own money and plan for the future may benefit from a subscription to a mobile budgeting app.

● Adults: In addition to all-in-one budgeting apps like YNAB, many adults would appreciate a budgeting planner to track all their income and expenses in one place.

3: Educational board games

Board games can make financial literacy fun for the whole family – and they’re always great gifts. Classic games like Monopoly or Pay Day can teach basic money management and investment skills to kids of all ages. Meanwhile, CASHFLOW 101 – a game designed by Robert Kiyosaki, who wrote Rich Dad, Poor Dad – is great for couples, families and friend groups.  

4: Financial planning

A session with a financial planner or investment manager makes for an especially unique holiday gift. 

A financial advisor can help your loved ones define their monetary goals – both short- and long-term – and learn how to reach them more efficiently. Whether your parents are crafting their retirement plan, your friend wants to know how to tackle their debt or your significant other could benefit from targeted investment advice, a financial planning session could make their future just a little easier.

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