How to Raise Rich Kids: Build Lasting Wealth for Your Children (Sarah Megginson, Pantera)

Sarah Megginson’s How to Raise Rich Kids is a practical and reassuring guide for parents who want to give their children a strong financial future, regardless of their current income. The book challenges the common belief that wealth is reserved for those who already have savings. Instead, it argues that consistency, time, and small but regular investments can create powerful long-term opportunities. Megginson invites readers to reflect on their own “money story” and introduces several money personality types, helping parents better understand their financial habits and the attitudes they may pass on to their children. The book also explores different investment pathways, from savings accounts and property to shares, index funds and superannuation, presenting them in a way that feels approachable rather than intimidating. Particularly valuable is Megginson’s focus on teaching financial literacy at different stages of childhood, with age-appropriate strategies for toddlers through to young adults. The inclusion of guidance for neurodivergent children reflects a thoughtful and inclusive approach. With over 20 years of experience in finance and investment journalism, Megginson brings trusted expertise to a topic many parents find overwhelming. Ultimately, How to Raise Rich Kids reframes wealth not as luxury, but as freedom, security and opportunity. Readers who appreciate the practical tone of authors such as Scott Pape will find this book both empowering and deeply informative, offering realistic strategies for families hoping to build a richer future together.

Books+Publishing reviewer: Andrea Kress is a library and information officer and a book reviewer. Books+Publishing is Australia’s number-one source of pre-publication book reviews.

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