Future Funder Prints

"We're interested in short term growth."

"There's your son's heartbeat, and over here is the app he's developing."

'Couldn't you just bring a bucket and spade like other children?'

'I don't know if money grows on trees, son. I know it doesn't grow in fields.'

A child runs an equity stand.

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

'This is where I keep my investment portfolio.'

'The best grants lie that-a-ways, Ma'am.'

'I became successful when my dreams changed from the Cary Grants of the world to federal grants.'

'Your future looks charming.'

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

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

Education and Apprenticeships

"Want to trade banks with me?"

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

"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."

'I told you to not get Danny that Junior Carpenter set.'

'Agreed. We fund only those proposals we can understand.'

Great moments in science. . . 'Nice work, you've isolated the funding gene.'

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

"Does he have to do that every time he gets a little grant?"

"I'm not going to shoot the messenger, but I'm also not going to renew his grant."

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

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

'If at first you don't succeed, admit failure and ask for a bailout.'

Nest Egg

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

Girl holding money.

The Economy Discovers FFF!

'I want you stop referring to our grant as 'The Big Dipper.''

"Dean Williams, the grant committee approved my research grant to determine how many research grants are a waste of government money!"