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Finances for Fathers and Families

There always seems to be more month at the end of the money than there is money at the end of the month. Find out how to better manage your money, to save for college and retirement, and to make good financial decisions.
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Choose a Guardian for Your Children

It is always good to prepare for the unthinkable. Choosing a guardian for your children is one of the most important decisions a father can make. What should a father consider when choosing a guardian for his children?

Savings Strategies for Fathers and Families

When so many families live paycheck to paycheck, it can be hard to find ways to build a savings account. Here are some tips and ideas for economizing and for increasing your personal and family savings.

Getting out of Debt and Staying Out of Debt

Fathers have a special interest in keeping their families, and themselves, financially solvent. With extremely high interest rates on consumer debt, reducing your debt

How to Help Your Family Cope with Job Loss

A father who has lost his job has all kinds of challenges and emotional responses, including helping his family cope. Here are some strategies for helping fathers help their families deal with the challenges of job loss and the toll it takes on a family.

Invest Successfully in Uncertain Times

Fathers who are saving for retirement or for college expenses for their children often see their investments fluctuate with the stock market indices. In troubling economic times, what should fathers think about when making investment decisions?

Money and Your Family: Building on Solid Financial Principles

Do you ever wonder how families who make about as much as you do seem to have more disposable cash? The right balance of saving, spending and investing can change your attitudes about money and give you more flexibility. Learn what families do who manage their money successfully, and how these principles can apply to your family and your situation.

Saving for College

What fathers need to know about planning for their children’s college education early. Learn how to know how much to save, how to save it, and how to be ready before high school graduation

Finding Money for College

Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid, grants, scholarships and the like. Discover how to prepare your paperwork for the quickly upcoming deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for college.

College Cost Calculator

How much is college going to cost you when your teen gets there? By using the cost of college today, the average interest rate of college cost and the number of years you have until your teen goes to college, the college cost calculator from About Teen Parenting Guide Denise Wittmer can give you an estimate.

Fathers and Money - Share Your Savings Strategies

What works for you and your family to save money? Share your strategies for saving money and building your family savings.

Setting Family Financial Goals

Every family starts its financial planning with family financial goals. What should you think about when setting goals and how should you involve...

Tips for Creating a Family Budget

Why does your family need a family budget? How should you go about creating a family budget and inviting your family to participate in the process.

Top 7 Financial Habits for Fathers and Families

What are the most critical financial habits for fathers working on their family finances? How can you save, pay bills and make the money last all...

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