April is all about "Dad Cents"

This month, with tax day just around the corner, we’re focusing on finances. April's theme is “Dad Cents - Making it Count!" Be sure you're signed up for the Dad Email so you can receive this month's tips as we explore how fathers can make finances count!

Dad Email subscribers will receive tips on how dads like you can use their financial knowledge and experience to create teachable moments for their children, along with a few tips from our friend, Luke Swygard, Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual.

This Week:

Free Financial Resources: We've partnered with some friends to bring you several valuable resources to beef up your own Dad Cents and become the best financially savvy dad you can be!

• Download your free guide Growing $mart Kids: From Diapers to Diplomas: themint.org Guide to Raising a Money-Smart Child from Luke Swygard, Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.
  
• Register for your complimentary copy of Well-Being For Dummies from REAL Powered by Humana to help you on the path toward financial well-being.  
• Read "Making Relationships Work When Finances are Tough" - this article has some great advice on protecting your relationships from strain caused by financial hardship.
• Use this downloadable worksheet to help you choose the right financial advisor and take note of the recommendations in "How to Choose a Financial Advisor."

Special Discount for NFI Readers: Shane Barkley is a father of three daughters with 10 years of experience in financial consulting and author of the book Dad Cents, a faith-based book devoted to helping dads and moms teach their children about money.  (Click here to read a sample).  Shane is offering NFI readers an exclusive discount on his book!  Click here to order your copy.

Shane shared some advice with us on how dads can help their children balance present and future concerns when it comes to money.  Check out his thoughts on "The Other Side of the Coin" at The Father Factor Blog.

Last Week:

We're taking a break from our Dad Cents theme to make a special announcement about our 2011 Military Fatherhood Award: NFI congratulates all the nominees for our 2011 Military Fatherhood Award™. These dads are not just heroes to our nation, but are also heroes at home!

That said, there can only be one recipient of the coveted Military Fatherhood Award™. To that end, NFI’s panel of judges has painstakingly narrowed a field of nearly 600 nominees down to just three finalists. And now, for the first time ever, we’re passing the baton to America to choose the winner!

FINALIST VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 
The three 2011 Military Fatherhood Award™ Finalists have been selected, and the videos submitted by their friends and family have been posted on our Facebook page. Cast your vote for the dad you think is most deserving!*
>> Step 1: Like Us on Facebook!
>> Step 2: Click on the Tab at the left of our Facebook page "Vote-MilitaryDad" to View Videos & Vote

Read the 2011 Military Fatherhood Award™ Finalist nominations:

• LS1 Christopher Cady, U.S. Navy >>
• Captain Scott Kulla, U.S. Army >>
  
• Major Marc Mathes, U.S. Air Force >>

Earlier This Month:

Building Financial Character in your Kids: Being responsible and having the right attitude are two pillars of good financial character. Check our tips for cultivating financial responsibility and a good attitude towards money in your children!

Expert Advice: Teaching Your Children the Power of a Dollar: Luke Swygard isn't just a Financial Representative with Northwest Mutual Financial Network. He's a dad! Check out his great insight at The Father Factor Blog: "Teaching Your Children the Power of a Dollar."

 

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