Money Made Easy: Picking Investments

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: How do I go about picking investments for my 401(k) plan? Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, explains some basic financial points you should keep in mind when choosing investments for your

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DadsStory: The Experiences of a Divorced Dad

By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com Note: This is the first part in an occasional series on “real life” experiences of divorced dads. If you’d like to share your experience and divorce advice, please e-mail matt.allen@dadsdivorce.com. Richard (not his real name) is a 40-something who recently re-married following a divorce. He

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Happy Father’s Day!

Sunday is Father’s Day, an internationally recognized day to honor and celebrate all the fathers. DadsDivorce.com is a constant reminder of the necessity of a father in a child’s life and the battles fathers often have to fight in family courts for their rights. Unfortunately, many dads reading this won’t

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Money Made Easy: Refinancing Your Home

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: How should I determine when it’s a good time to refinance my marital home? What factors should I be looking at? Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, explains some basic financial rules

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Father’s Day Gifts

By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com For the die-hard baseball fan who still wants to show his devotion to the sport even when wearing a suit, RedEnvelope.com has the perfect gift for you: baseball cufflinks handmade with authentic Major League Baseball game-used balls. The cufflinks feature the ball’s famous red stitches

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June is Men’s Health Month

June means summer BBQ’s, weekends at the lake and, for men, heightened awareness of your health. The purpose of Men’s Health Month, according to its website, “is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.”

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Money Made Easy: Financial Costs of Kids

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: My girlfriend and I have been talking about getting married and starting a family. The problem is neither of us make good money or have stable, long-term jobs especially in this economy. So

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Stepping Up Fitness: Safe & Effective Running, Part 1

This is the fifth in a series of fitness videos called “Stepping Up Fitness.” DadsDivorce.com has partnered with Lionheart Fitness & Performance to bring you workout videos that will help you stay fit. In this segment you’ll learn about common problems people have when running and the correct form and

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Money Made Easy: Mutual Funds

In this week’s edition of Money Made Easy, host Dan Danford answers this question from a viewer: I understand the concept of mutual funds and what they are, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of mutual funds? Danford, MBA, CRSP of Family Investment Center, explains the range of funds,

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