Father’s Day

Dad’s Legacy of Debt Inspired a Movement

Posted on 06/14/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Money & SavingsThis is a guest post by Jeff Rose. Fathers tend to leave lasting memories behind for their children. Fond summer memories for some might involve playing catch or ‘HORSE’ basketball, going fishing, or grilling hot dogs that tasted just right. For me, my father’s legacy was debt. Growing up, my father gave me everything: love, support and understanding. I cherished every moment with him and I wouldn’t trade those experiences for the world. When I got older that I started to realize that my dad …

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on 06/14/2013 by | Fashion | Comments

Beauty & FashionIn a few days Father’s Day (June 16) will be here. You still may be sure what to get dear ol’ dad or you’re pondering what you’ve already selected. Because no one has ever really admitted that shopping for Pops was easy, I’ve decided to help you skip aimlessly wandering in the mall by directing you to a few fashionable and novelty gift items that I’m sure he’d love. THE DAPPER DAD 1 | Swedish Dream Sea Salt ($6; West …

Look at Men’s Health Week This Father’s Day

Posted on 06/14/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal HealthThe following is a guest post by Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Bill Corr Men, don’t wait for a wakeup call when it comes to your health By HHS Deputy Secretary Bill Corr As a group, we men are not known for doing a very good job of taking care of our own health. National Men’s Health Week, from June 10 through Father’s Day on June 16, is a good time for us to start taking responsibility and doing …

Are You a Papadaddy?

Posted on 06/13/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentClyde Edgerton is a funny guy. Funny ha-ha, not funny weird: His first two comic novels — Raney (1985) and Walking Across Egypt (1987) — are those rare works of literature that make you genuinely LOL. So when I learned that Edgerton has just published a parenting guide, of all things, I expected to get a few laughs. What I could not have anticipated was that his Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages would make me …

Favorite Flicks for Father’s Day

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | Movies & TV | Comments

Entertainment | Home & Family  Last year at this time, I invited you to sit down with your Dad for a great Father’s Day movie.  Folks seemed to enjoy my list of suggestions (below), but as they say on cable TV, “Wait! There’s More!” In the past year there have been some more-than-worthy additions to your Father’s Day Lineup (click on each title for our Movies for Grownups review): Trouble With the Curve Clint Eastwood seems to get grumpier with each successive movie—but that …

Dad’s Value Is Rising (But He’s Still Worth Less Than Mom)

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | Money and Work | Comments

Bulletin Today | Home & Family | Money & SavingsHow valuable is dad? We’re happy to report that he’s more valuable this year than he was last year. For all that dad does around the house — plumbing, BBQ grilling, mowing the lawn and other chores — he’s now worth $23,344. That’s up from $20,248 last year, thanks to average wage increases for household jobs that dads typically do, according to Insure.com’s annual Father’s Day Index. (The index is based on wage data from the U.S. Department of Labor). …

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