Money-minded Kid Gifts

"Gee, thanks! What rate of interest does it pay?"

'Our admission policy is now simplicity itself. If you have the tuition, you're in.'

'But Dad, all the other kids get a roth IRA as part of their allowance package.'

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

'May I be excused? I just checked my college investment portfolio online, and I feel sick.'

"My parents are going to pay for my education but I'm on my own for any attorney's fees."

"I don't have time for piggy banks. Can't I just buy an ATM?"

'That's my boy...'

Warren Buffett as a child

'I know about the birds and the bees. Can you tell me about making a bundle trading derivatives?'

Financial Eyesight

"We can't all work for Goldman Sachs."

'I hardly expected the federal tapering affect my allowance.'

'I could only afford a Yo.'

'Money, money, money, that's the only three things you ever think about.'

"I don't wear jewelry, but cash is nice."

'He's showing an interest in banking and finance.'

"He's very well off. He's got all the quantities I admire."

'Is my allowance an unfunded liability?'

"I'm savings. Investing is across the hall."

'I quit the ice cream stand last year. Now I'm double dipping.'

"Beneath this calm exterior, I'm obsessed with making profits."

"How do you make any money?"

Pollution and money

"I'm not sure you're taking this bonus cap thing seriously."

'And briefly, what is it that attracts you to a job in banking?'

'OK, here's the play, based on your prorated salaries...'

"I do hope this doesn't affect my life plan."

"And remember, son, perception isn't reality - money is."

"Money from the Tooth Fairy, eh? Don't forget to declare capital gains!"

'Dad, I need to talk to you about my investment portfolio.'

LEMONADE 50 CENTS, 'I'm only seven years old -- I don't HAVE a credit rating yet!'

'I can tell when we're in a recession - my allowance gets cut.'

"Hoping to win the lottery is not a retirement strategy!"

"Forget the children, consider staying together for the sake of your finances!"