Aspiring Financier Mugs

'With the current healthcare situation, my son decided he wants a junior investment banker kit.'

"When I grow up, I want to go into medicine and help people who can pay out of pocket."

A child runs an equity stand.

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

"If it's all the same to you, I'd like my allowance in bitcoins."

'I'm afraid that the top investment banks are looking for more from job applicants than a 'Top Degree from the University of Hard Knocks'.'

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

'This is where I keep my investment portfolio.'

'My allowance isn't much - but I have a great benefits package!'

"We've decided to diversify our funds on some candy!"

"Before you grade my test, keep in mind, my dream is to become a wealthy doctor, just like my available father"

"We've made $7.50. Can we retire yet?"

'If you don't learn how to sign your name, you'll have to pay cash!'

Warren Buffett as a child

'He's precocious.'

"Want to trade banks with me?"

"I know your dad's a hedge fund manager, Amber, but you don't need a bigger piece of paper to draw a picture of your house."

Financial Services For Lawyers...Beginner's Class...

World Economic Forum

'I follow my dad's stocks so I know when to ask for an allowance increase.'

'Man, I'm age 21 now and so far, I haven't done anything important. Things can't go on like this or I will have to forget my plan to become rich and famous by writing my autobiography at age 35!'

No caption. (Adult pushes buttons at an ATM. Child pushes buttons at an "APBM" - and Automatic Piggy Bank Machine.)

'...and help my parents to pick the right mutual funds in my portfolio for my education...'

'We're going to take a financial risk.'

'He's so spoilt, he has his pocket money paid into a Swiss bank account.'

ABC. Uh-oh, here comes the penalty for early withdrawal.

"Tooth fairy funds may seem consistent, and birthday money stable, but you really need to consider diversification of your portfolio."

The Economy Discovers FFF!

"You have $3,098 in the bank? I'm impressed! So...do you think about investing it?"

Girl holding money.

"When do you think the upturn in the economy will have an input in my allowance?"

"Making an honest dollar's easy. Making an honest million, now that's tough."

"Grampa, when will I be old enough to ship jobs overseas?"

'This isn't a diploma. It's a stimulus package!'

'Junior, if you don't do your homework and stop daytrading, we'll have to freeze your assets!'