Looking for holiday gifts that inspire kids to learn about
money, finances, and smart spending habits? In Episode 76 of the Physicians Financial Checkup Podcast, Brent Boden, CFP shares his top holiday gift recommendations for teaching children valuable money skills that can set
them on the path to financial success.
1. Fun & Engaging Board Games: Classic games like Monopoly and Monopoly Junior, The Game of Life, and Payday make learning about money management fun and interactive. Discover how each game teaches vital lessons on
budgeting, risk, and investment.
2. Toys & Tech for Investing Basics: For tech-savvy kids, items like piggy banks with spending categories, the Greenlight
Debit Card, MONEY Teen Checking Accounts, and Stockpile
for fractional investing introduce children to saving, spending, and early investing in an accessible way.
3. Books & Apps for Financial Literacy: Discover impactful books like Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells, Alexander,
Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, and Sammy Rabbit's Money School for younger kids. For older kids, The Everything Kids' Money Book by Brette Sember and family-friendly financial literacy apps like Bankaroo
and
Homey provide engaging educational experiences.
4. Real-Life Money Management Experiences: Explore how gifting stocks, setting up a savings challenge, involving kids in family budgeting, and having regular money conversations can offer real-life learning opportunities that deepen kidsâ understanding and confidence in financial management.
By starting early and making financial literacy part of your
familyâs conversations, youâre helping plant the seeds for your childâs financial success! Donât forget to check out our
FREE Financial Wellness Quiz, a 15-minute tool to gain insights into your own financial health and goals.