About Fatherhood: Finances and the Hard Times

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Kids Support for You Divorced Dads From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood While recent indications are that job creation is up, there are still way too many dads unemployed or underemployed. When times are tough, family finances can be tight. Learn how to make resources stretch a little further and how to react to hard financial realities. 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. See More About:  family finances  family budgets  work-life balance 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 See More About:  family finance  family and money  getting out of debt Teaching Children Financial Awareness One of a father's most important roles is to teach children about financial responsibility. Learn what a father can do to teach his kids about money and how to make them more financially aware as they grow up. See More About:  money and kids  children and finances  teaching children financial awareness 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? See More About:  college savings  family budgets  family finances Fatherhood Ads Love Poems Fatherhood Rights Fathering Mother and Daughter My Daughter Featured Articles Non-Custodial Dads New Dads Resources Activities for Dads and Kids Resources for Non Traditional Fathers Self-Care for Fathers Challenges Faced by Fathers   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Wayne Parker Fatherhood Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fatherhood newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Power Principles for Fathers 411 for New Dads Expectant Dads 101 How to Balance Life and Work Succeeding as a Divorced Dad Advertisement