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Awards and Recognition

Joint Legislative Resolution from the NJ Senate & General Assembly (Feb 12, 2026)

In February 2026, the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly formally recognized Rishi’s work with Easy Peasy Finance, saluting his “sterling record of service, leadership and commitment” advancing youth financial literacy.

In a Joint Resolution highlighting his nearly 5,000 hours of volunteer work, the State Legislature described his contributions as a “standard of excellence toward which others might strive” and declared its citizens “genuinely indebted”.

2022 Plutus Awards (Sep 9, 2022)

Easy Peasy Finance is the winner of the 2022 Plutus Awards for the “Best Financial Literacy Content for Children” category.

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2022 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (the MAIAs) (May 31, 2022)

Rishi Vamdatt is the winner of the “Best Influencer” award at the 2022 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (the MAIAs), held in Singapore.

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You can see the full awards ceremony here (Award for Rishi Vamdatt: 1:01:05-1:02:14)

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2021 Plutus Awards – Presented at FinCon 2021 (Sep 23, 2021)

Easy Peasy Finance is the winner of the 2021 Plutus Awards for the “Best Financial Literacy Content for Children” category.

For a complete list, please click here. Watch the full awards ceremony here (award for Easy Peasy Finance: 17:28-18:00)

TV / Television

NHK Educational TV Japan (Feb, 2024)

NHK Educational TV in Japan featured Rishi on their educational TV show ‘SNS English’.

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CBS New York Feature Story (Apr 26, 2021)

@LisaRoznerTV of CBS New York talks to our 11-year old creator Rishi Vamdatt on his Easy Peasy Finance journey.

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Print

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Jersey City Times (Apr 7, 2026)

Jersey City Times featured Rishi Vamdatt in their “Superstar Students” column, calling him “A Financial Whiz Kid Helps His Peers Master Money”.

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Kiplinger Magazine (Jan, 2024)

Kiplinger magazine’s “Paying It Forward” section profiles individuals whose work involves notable examples of altruism.

In the Jan 2024 issue, it featured Rishi and his work, as “A youthful take on personal finance”. For more, please click here.

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Borsianer Magazine – Austria (Apr 30, 2021)

Borsianer Magazine from Austria featured Rishi Vamdatt (in German), calling him “11 Year Old Genius Conquers YouTube with Financial Tips”.

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Corporate

UBS Financial Wellness Spotlight Event (Jul 12 & 13, 2022)

Our 12-year old creator Rishi Vamdatt was invited to speak at the UBS Financial Wellness Spotlight event: a panel discussion on “How to talk to your loved ones about money”.

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Fidelity Investments – Kelly Lannan (Apr 20, 2022)

Rishi has a conversation with Kelly Lannan, Senior Vice President at Fidelity Investments. He speaks with her on the importance of financial literacy for kids, how parents can help their kids get started with personal finance, and some other interesting tidbits!

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Radio

LIVE on Your Money with Michelle Martin (Apr 29, 2022)

on Money FM 89.3 (Singapore)

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Michelle Martin on Your Money with Michelle Martin on Money FM 89.3 in Singapore.

He speaks with her on his investing journey, his portfolio and investment philosophy, key principles for young investors, some of the investment myths / hyped up suggestions to avoid, and more!

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Check out the interview below.

Moolala – Money Made Simple With Bruce Sellery (Nov 14, 2021)

on SiriusXM Canada Talks Channel 167

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Bruce Sellery on Moolala – Money Made Simple on SiriusXM Canada Talks Channel 167.

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Moolala – Money Made Simple With Bruce Sellery (May 2, 2021)

on SiriusXM Canada Talks Channel 167

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Bruce Sellery on Moolala – Money Made Simple on SiriusXM Canada Talks Channel 167.

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LIVE on The John Oakley Show (Apr 29, 2021)

on 640 Toronto Radio

Live interview of Rishi Vamdatt by John Oakley on the John Oakley Show on 640 Toronto Radio.

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Listen to the full show below (Rishi’s interview: 26:05-34:10)

Podcast

Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast – Tony Steuer (Jan 16, 2026)

Tony and Rishi discuss how financial literacy can be made fun and accessible for kids, parents, and beginners.

Topics covered:
✓ Involving kids in real-life money moments
✓ Using simple language, animations, and short videos to demystify finance
✓ How early learning builds lifelong habits and significantly reduces adult money stress

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Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast

Get Ready: Before Life Happens brings together diverse voices, guides, and changemakers from around the world who are helping people and professionals navigate life’s what-ifs with clarity, integrity and confidence.

Hosted by Financial Readiness Advocate Tony Steuer, the show explores the insights, stories, and tools that strengthen financial readiness and reshape how we think about money, life, aging, caregiving, resilience, and purpose.

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🎙 On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I’m joined by Rishi Vamdatt, the teenage creator of Easy Peasy Finance — a multi-award-winning platform making financial literacy fun and accessible for kids, parents, and beginners.

💡 Key Takeaways:
🔹 Families can learn about money together — parents should involve kids from any age.
🔹 An allowance is a powerful way to teach money responsibility.
🔹 Keep it simple — use clear, everyday language.
🔹 Make money fun by tying it to daily activities kids already know.
🔹 Teachers don’t have to be experts — they can learn alongside students.
🔹 Frugality matters, but spending on happiness is important too.
🔹 Financial literacy reduces stress later in life if started early.

Connect with Rishi Vamdatt:

Website: https://www.easypeasyfinance.com/
Teacher Resources: https://www.easypeasyfinance.com/teachers/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EasyPeasyFinance/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/easy-peasy-finance-llc/

Books:

Easy Peasy Banking: A Fun Banking Book for Kids (Amazon)
Easy Peasy Investing: A Fun Investing Book for Kids (Amazon)
Easy Peasy Money: A Fun Money & Budgeting Book for Kids (Amazon)
Kids Activity Book on Money and Finance: A Counting Money Book & Money Activity Book for Kids Ages 6-8 (Amazon)

Bio:

Rishi Vamdatt is a 15-year-old entrepreneur who founded Easy Peasy Finance at age 8 to make money fun, relatable, and accessible for kids and teens. Over the last 7 years, he has created 1,000+ videos, authored 4 books, won multiple awards including two Plutus Awards and the MAIA Award, and reached millions worldwide. He has been featured by CBS News, Fidelity, Kiplinger, and international media across Japan, Singapore, Canada, and Europe.

The Get Ready Money Podcast and its guests do not provide investment advice. All content is for educational purposes. Guest opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Get Ready Money Podcast and Tony Steuer.

ChooseFI Podcast – Brad Barrett (Dec 8, 2025)

Brad Barrett and Rishi discuss how we can empower the next generation with financial literacy skills.

Topics covered:
✓ Why practical experience (like managing an allowance) beats theory every time
✓ How parents can be the biggest influence on their children’s financial future
✓ The power of starting to invest early, even with just $10
✓ Why understanding needs vs. wants is the foundation of financial success

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NGPF Speaker Series – Tim Ranzetta (Apr 3, 2024)

Tim Ranzatta from Next Gen Personal Finance speaks with Rishi about his content creation process, and the importance of making finance accessible and interesting.

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Money Dad Podcast – Justin Chung (Nov 29, 2022)

Rishi Vamdatt appeared as a guest on the Money Dad Podcast by Justin Chung, a podcast that inspires parents to have better, positive and more meaningful conversations with their kids about money.

Justin and Rishi talk about the importance of having kids learn about personal finance from a young age, how parents can develop their kids’ mindset around starting investing, Rishi’s content creation process, and more.

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Raising Financial Freedom – Eric Yard (Feb 14, 2022)

Rishi Vamdatt appeared as a guest on the Raising Financial Freedom podcast by Eric Yard, a podcast for parents who want their children to grow up financially smart.

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Raising Financial Freedom

A podcast show for parents who want their children to grow up financially smart or free. Eric Yard is the host and he’s here to talk about old, present and future ways of managing and creating money for the young to learn so that parents can teach it to them.This can be instilled into to our children at a young age and carried with them until is time to leave the nest. Some of the topics like how to teach kids to use credit cards responsibly, how to teach your child about investing, ways to teach kids about money, how to teach your children about debt, and other tips that will help your child put their best foot forward in life. The show is a mix of interviews and solo shows from Eric that you will want to bring your pen and paper for. Hit subscribe if your ready to teach your child to be the best they can be financially!

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#045 How do you make learning about finance fun and easy, especially for kids and beginners? We have someone very special to break it down for you…

Meet Rishi Vamdatt, the 12-year-old personal finance educator and visionary behind Easy Peasy Finance, a kid-friendly resource that can be utilized by parents and educators alike to teach young minds about personal finance while keeping them engaged. Having started learning about finance at the age of 6, Rishi is now using financial strategies that some adults don’t even use or know about.

In this episode, Rishi talks about his journey of learning about finance, his favorite money and finance books for kids, and how he’s applying his knowledge about investing for retirement. He also highlights the benefits of listening to the Easy Peasy Finance Podcast with your kids, the biggest challenges he has encountered along his financial education journey, and the results you can expect from investing your money for retirement. Then, Rishi shares a few simple action steps you can take to get your child or teenager involved in learning about money and finances.

“Now, after these almost four years of Easy Peasy Finance, I’ve kind of learned a lot of things along the way and it’s a lot easier now than it was at the beginning.” –Rishi Vamdatt

Rishi is 12 and he’s already planning for retirement?! Don’t let that intimidate you, though. Let that be inspiration and fuel for you to empower your kids to start making financial decisions early in life! It’s possible and it’s easier than you think.

Stay Connected: Visit us at NurturingFinance.com for more resources, and join our community on social media to continue the discussion. Have questions or topics you want covered? Email us at [email protected].

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Stay tuned for more episodes coming your way!

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to the Easy Peasy Finance Podcast

Subscribe to Rishi’s YouTube channel

Learn more about Easy Peasy Finance

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Blue Chip Kids by David W. Bianchi

The Kid’s Money Book by Jamie Kyle McGillian

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Young Money with Tracey Bissett

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Rishi Vamdatt is the 12-year-old creator of Easy Peasy Finance, an award-winning resource that spreads financial literacy by breaking down complex financial concepts. Having been featured on CBS New York and many radio shows and podcasts, Rishi has touched the lives of over half a million kids, parents, and teachers, and he joins me today to discuss the importance of learning about personal finance for everyone—but especially for kids.

Listen in as he shares why he first started Easy Peasy Finance, how he has tailored his content to appeal to kids, and how he keeps up with creating content while also being a kid himself. We also talk about the many ways that learning about personal finance can benefit kids and parents alike, as well as what Rishi believes everyone should avoid when it comes to personal finance.

“Finance is a key life skill.” – Rishi Vamdatt

This Week on Young Money:

How Rishi first became interested in personal finance.
What he believes people should learn about personal finance.
How Easy Peasy Finance first started and how they help people.
The age groups that most benefit from the content.
Rishi’s best tips to get started optimizing your personal finances.
What people should avoid when it comes to personal finance.

Key takeaways:

Have an emergency fund.
Invest wisely.
Live within your means.

Connect withRishi Vamdatt:

Resources Mentioned:

Easy Peasy Money: A Fun Money & Budgeting Book for Kids by Rishi Vamdatt
Easy Peasy Investing: A Fun Investing Book for Kids by Rishi Vamdatt
I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works by Ramit Sethi

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Young Money Podcast – Tracey Bissett (Nov 16, 2021)

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Tracey Bissett on her Young Money podcast, the advise show for millionaires in the making.

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The Tony Steuer Podcast (Oct 8, 2021)

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Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Tony Steuer on The Tony Steuer Podcast.

Rishi discusses with Tony why personal finance is important for kids, the Easy Peasy Finance YouTube Channel, and its impact across all age ranges. For more information, please click here.

CentsAble Chat – Bobbi Olson (Jul 25, 2021)

Easy Peasy Finance’s take on teachable moments for parents & kids, and how 7-year old Rishi started investing – and where he got the money for it!

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Marriage Kids & Money – Andy Hill (Jul 19, 2021)

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Andy Hill on the Marriage Kids and Money podcast.

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Listen to the full show (Rishi’s interview: 18:33-33:12), or better yet, watch it below!

CentsAble Chat – Bobbi Olson (Jul 11, 2021)

Rishi Vamdatt’s take on compound interest on the CentsAble Chat podcast by Bobbi Olson.

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NGPF Podcast – Tim Ranzetta (Jun 25, 2021)

Interview of Rishi Vamdatt by Tim Ranzatta on the Next Gen Personal Finance podcast.

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YouTube

KTTeev LinkedIn Live Interview (Mar 23, 2021)

Rishi Vamdatt of Easy Peasy Finance talks about his YouTube channel created to teach children financial literacy, how you can take advantage of this tool today for your child, and more.

Topics Covered

Importance of personal finance for kids
Saving and investing strategies
Story of Rishi and Easy Peasy Finance
What Easy Peasy Finance offers
Rishi’s tips on investment and advice for kid entrepreneurs

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TAPinto.net – Jersey City Teen’s Financial Literacy Platform Earns Statehouse Recognition (Mar 5, 2026)

TAPinto.net spoke with Rishi after he received the Joint Legislative Resolution from the NJ State Senate and General Assembly.

They talk about Rishi’s journey, the legislative recognition, and youth financial literacy.

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Plutus Livestream (on Plutus Connections: PlutusCNX.com) (Sep 18, 2025)

Rishi joined Harlan Landes for a conversation on how to simplify complex ideas, stay consistent, and grow an audience – even when people doubt you.

These are some of the topics they discussed:
✅ How to break down complex ideas into simple, engaging content
✅ Staying consistent while creating hundreds of pieces of content
✅ Handling criticism and doubt as a young creator
✅ Turning passion into a trusted brand with global reach
✅ What it means to build a legacy as a content creator

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Gotham Scholars High School Students (May 2025)

Rishi spoke with Gotham Scholars High School Students about saving, budgeting, and investing.

Rishi also provide practical tips on staying motivated to save when others around you are spending, and busted some common money myth teens often believe.

Summit: Raising Money Savvy Kids 2021 (Jun 22, 2021)

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Rishi was the first speaker at the Raising Money Savvy Kids 2021 Summit spanning 3 days (Jun 22 – Jun 24).

See Day 1 of the summit below (Rishi’s interview: 10:08-28:25)

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Berliner Kurier Newspaper Website – Germany (Apr 29, 2021)

Online coverage of Rishi Vamdatt by the German newspaper Berliner Kurier.

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