Even a Financial Planner has a KIDFUN idea!

It’s been fun telling people about my KIDFUN blog and getting so much wonderful support.  Thank you to all of you who have written. An extra big thank you to Scott Herman, who was inventive enough to put KIDFUN on KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia years ago.

And, who would expect that a financial planner would have a great suggestion for KIDFUN. Kevin Nicholson always sends birthday cards to his clients. But, then his firm decided to send a card to his client’s kids and with kids, the more birthday cards they get, the better! Even if they don’t know the person who sends it.

One of his clients told him how this led to an interesting discussion about Kevin, about financial planning and the child’s college fund. In fact, one client made another suggestion to Kevin — why not throw a $1 bill in the card? So, he tried it. NOW, that birthday card became much more special and conversations about money just continued in many households. Plus, Kevin’s firm’s wall is filled with adorable thank you notes from the kids.

This all reminded me  of my Aunt Phyllis and my Aunt Selma who used to tuck a few dollars in my birthday cards. Maybe I should try that for my friend’s kids and grandkids along with a piggy bank for a birthday present. It’s never too early to learn to save! And, it’s never too early to have money conversations with children.

Thank you, Kevin, for this wonderful KIDFUN idea! (I think I’ll give your firm a plug … Walsh and Nicholson Financial Group.)

Have a great day everyone!