Giving money as a giftor even asking for money as a giftused to be considered tacky.
“Studies say that it is the most welcomed giftthe one gift that most people want.”
But gifting money has a lot of questions around it.
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How much money can you gift to your family?
How do you gift money to a child?
Is just adding money to a Visa gift card a great gift?
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And how do you ask for money as a gift?
As for asking for money as a gift, it’s more acceptable than it was in the past.
But rather than saying “Money only, like,” explain how the money might be used.
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“Make your request specific and purposeful,” Swann says.
Make it meaningfulnot just a money grab."
Here are a few more of our favorite ways to give money as a gift.
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Just like any other gift, it’s the thought that counts.
The bills arealmosttoo pretty to spend!
There are a few different options for how to make a money treegift basket.
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Instead, gift those dollar bills in (pretty) decoy packaging.
Fold bills and put them in a chocolate box, tea tin, or even their favorite snack packaging.
Bonus points if you add an element of fun inside like confetti or tinsel!
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Purchase a cute piggy bank and stuff it with some seed money to make it a cute two-in-one present.
If you want to deck Mr.
Pig out for the holidays, even better!
Make It Pop
What’s more fun than balloons?
Balloons filled with money!
When the giftee pops it, they’ll get a fun surprise.
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Hide It in a Book
Talk about a happy ending!
Make a Bouquet of Bills
Flowers are beautiful but fleeting.
This cash (hopefully) will last them a little longer.
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