You can tell it’s the holiday season with the increased activity all around.  This time of year brings the holiday lists too with a plethora of ideas for parents of what to give their kids this season – gifts we all hope will last long into the New Year.  Our O.M.G. Official Money Guide book made a couple of those lists this season in Money Magazine and The Washington Post.  Here’s what they had to say:

“The big challenge of our day, as it relates to the financial security of young people, is getting them thinking about their financial future now while they have 40 or 50 years to let their savings compound. Young people need to protect their identity and their credit score—two relatively recent considerations. Many of them are also committed to making a difference through giving, which is an uplifting trait of younger generations. Yet they are prone to scams and don’t know how to vet a charity.  In OMG: The Official Money Guide for Teenagers, authors Susan and Michael Beacham tackle these and other basics in a breezy, colorful, cleverly illustrated booklet meant to hold a teen’s attention.”  –  Trouble Talking with Your Kids? Try This Book – Money Magazine/TIME by Dan Kadlec. Continue reading