Hooray! It’s that special time of year where we celebrate graduates. If you are a parent, grandparent, or elder-relative of a graduate this year, we are sure that you are more than proud! Graduation ceremonies are a great time to gather family members and friends to celebrate this milestone!
Since RMA loves to celebrate holidays and events with our clients, we decided to take a spin on this week’s blog post by providing a list of graduation gift ideas. Whether your graduate is graduating pre-k or grad school, we’ve got you covered with gifts that you can give them.
Gift Ideas for Pre-K/Elementary School:
• A toy or gadget that they have been wanting
• Puzzles/Coloring Books
• Treat them to their favorite dessert (snowballs and ice cream are always good options)
• A visit to the park or aquarium
• Kits for Arts&Crafts/Art Supplies
Gift Ideas for Middle/High School:
• Gift Cards – You set the dollar amount, and you can purchase from your local pharmacy/drug store
• Treat them to dinner at their favorite restaurant
• Headphones (Because at this age, they can never have too many pairs!)
• Dorm Room Essentials
• A Tablet or Kindle Device – You can find them as low as $50.00! (check this one here)
Gift Ideas for Four-Year College Graduates:
• Financial Planning Session/Personal Finance Books
• Self-Help Literature or an Inspiration Journal
• Gift cards
• Moving/Household Essentials (if moving into an apartment for their new journey)
• Gas card (you can pick these up from your local grocery/drugstore)
Gift Ideas for Post-Graduates (Master’s Degrees and Higher):
• Cooking, Car Repair, or Home Improvement Lesson
• Help starting/contributing to their savings account plan
• A career fund if they are interning or beginning the career in their field (this can be ideal for helping to purchase uniforms/work attire, resume review/design services)
• The ultimate relaxation or aromatherapy kit (psst! Feel free to throw in a robe or comfortable pair of slippers)
• Help fund their trip or vacation to a place they want to visit over the summer or in the fall
Congratulations to your grad! RMA wishes them all the best as they move into the next phase of life. Did you know that a Reverse Mortgage can also help you in this current phase of your life? If you have been dreaming of a better and secure retirement with the ability to assist your loved ones, the Reverse Mortgage can provide you with that opportunity. We can help you learn more about this federally-insured program by giving us a call at 1-800-420-5515!