Father’s Day provides all of us the opportunity to express our love for the Dads in our lives. However, giving Dad something he really wants can be a pretty difficult task.
However, if the father in your life is in the business world or is a stock market enthusiast, there are certain finance-oriented or market gifts that are sure to be a hit!
1. Give Dad a few books to help him manage the family finances
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Benjamin Graham is the “Father of Value Investing.” He was also Warren Buffett’s inspiration, former professor, investment mentor, and even boss!
Grahama literally wrote the book on picking stocks.
If your father or husband loves investing, The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition) will help him learn the principles that has shaped thousands of successful investors around the world!
The Intelligent Investor is the Bible for anyone looking to learn how to successfully pick undervalued stocks and is on the “must read” list for Dad.
Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett by Benjamin Graham
Another investing gem, Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham dives deeper into analyzing stocks and picking successful investments.
Graham draws from decades of research during his time at Columbia University. His book, Security Analysis will teach the investor in your life HOW to analyze potential investment opportunities!
Don’t worry – it’s not as dry as a textbook, but this book is great for investors looking to take their investing game to the next level!
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
What investor doesn’t adore Warren Buffett?
However, Buffett has always valued his privacy, choosing to keep a rather low profile rather than spend his wealth on extravagent purchases. This frugality and humble persona adds to the mystique of the greatest investor of all time!
However, in her book The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, Schroeder is granted unparalleled access to the greatest stock market wizard of all time.
Don’t worry though, this book is not dense with numbers, formulas, and metrics! Instead, Schroeder keeps it simple – just like her subject would appreciate! She brings readers into the world and upbringing that shaped the philosophies Buffett used to build his multi-billion dollar empire.
The investor in your life would be entertained for hours reading about the most respected investor of all time.
The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing by Brandon Turner
Looking to add diversity to your portfolio or just have an interest in cash flowing real estate?
Brandon Turner, the host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, outlines proven strategies to win with real estate.
Turner introduces newbie real estate investors to how to get started in real estate – regardless of how much you have saved. He explains how real estate can be a wonderful path to financial freedom and long-term, generational wealth!
In The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth With Intelligent Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing, Turner outlines popular real estate strategies including “house hacking” and his famed “BRRRR” strategy.
Any investor interested in investing in real estate would love reading this book!
Liar’s Poker and Flash Boys by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has written some of the best selling business books of his generation.
He outlines his first-hand experiences from his time behind the desk with some of the most iconic figures on Wall Street at the time.
His books Liar’s Poker and Flash Boys offer insight to the world of Wall Street that would be of anyone interested in business, investing, and stock markets
All of these books are wonderfully entertaining and educational! The investor in your life will love diving into these books to enhance their business knowledge.
2. The finance-loving, family man in your life is sure to love these games!
One of the biggest draws of investing is the thrill of “the game.” Investing and picking undervalued assets can be quite the hunt. When successful investments are realized, it can be quite the rush!
This Stock Exchange Game – NEW 2nd Edition would be a great way to combine Dad’s love for finance with family time!
Another popular and timeless money game, Monopoly Ultimate Banking Board Game would be sure to create hours of family-friendly fun.
If Monopoly may be too much of a time commitment for your busy family, consider the board game Pay Day! First launched in 1975, Payday offers a great way to socialize with your family and teach the kids financial principles.
Dad is sure to enjoy the hours of family fun playing these market-inspired or financial games. Maybe, they’ll even be able to pass down some financial principles that they’ve learned over the years!
3. Give Dad what he wants to Amazon
Giving Dad a gift card may seem lazy. However, pretty much all of us love receiving gift cards same as cash!
A gift card to Amazon will allow him to buy something he needs – guilt free!
4. Let’s be honest, Dad deserves to be pampered too!
Give the hard-working father or man in your life something he is sure to appreciate after a long day sitting at his desk in the office.
This rechargeable massage gun can do wonders to help him unwind and relax after a long day at work.
If he’s into fitness or athletics, this massager is portable and can help him loosen up before his morning workout or tee time.
5. Give him something for FREE! Personal Capital is a great budgeting app for Dad to automate the finances
Personal Capital allows you to track your entire portfolio for free!
With Personal Capital, you will be able to see all your accounts in one place, easily helping you track and monitor your finances.
Personal Capital also has financial advising capabilities if you choose. Advisors can help you plan for retirement, college, or your next big purchase.
Using the Personal Capital app can help you monitor your investments and even uncover any hidden fees you’re paying!