When it comes to their respective days of honor, why do dads get funny ties and moms get diamond-heart necklaces? Why do we …
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Last-Minute Father’s Day Shopping Guide: A Guide for What Not to Buy
Every June we’re flooded with Father’s Day gift guides. While some of these ideas are reasonable, other gift recommendations don’t seem as if they were actually recommended by any dad on the planet. Bearing in mind that most …
Appreciating Fathers on Father’s Day 2012, by the Numbers
Dads today are probably more like Homer Simpson than Ward Cleaver. But fathers do more around the house and are far more involved with their children than their fathers were. So show a little respect and appreciation, huh?
When Dad Says ‘Don’t Waste Your Money’ on Father’s Day Gifts, He Means It
Why is it that it’s so difficult to buy gifts for dads on Father’s Day? The answer, which many marketers and quite a few sons and daughters don’t want to hear, is that plenty of dads truly don’t want anything that’s bought in a store.
Dads ‘Worth’ Less Than They Were 10 Years Ago, Study Claims
Some people might say that a dad is priceless. As far as one new study is concerned, those people would be wrong! I’m kidding, of course. But a report released this week claims there’s a very specific price tag on dad’s …
It’s Gift Card Season! 10 Springtime Bonuses That Are Like Free Money
Spring is now a hot season for gift cards. Why? It’s when consumers are compelled to buy gifts for Mother’s Day, as well as graduations, weddings, First Communions, Father’s Day, and more. That’s a lot of gifts to buy, and chances are you won’t know exactly what each recipient really wants.
139 Money Tips: Father’s Day Freebies, Designer Clothing on the Cheap, Most Annoying Bank Fees
This week’s link roundup also includes simple rules of thumb for buying everything from coffee to a home, and insights as to why personal finance can be as tricky—and messy—as potty training.
7 Beer-Related Gifts for Father’s Day
Gadgets, “World’s Greatest Dad” mugs, and homemade cards are nice and all. But on a hot sunny Sunday, on the day dedicated to dads, why not give the frosty Father’s Day gift he truly craves?
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Everything, $25 Bonus at Jos. A. Bank
Here’s another great deal with perfect timing for Father’s Day: Through Tuesday, June 14, all men’s apparel at Jos. A. Bank, and there’s an additional discount of $25 for every $125 spent on regular or sale price merchandise.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free at Men’s Wearhouse
Nearly everything at Men’s Wearhouse is on sale on a buy one, get one free basis this week—which just so happens to be leading up to Father’s Day. When you buy one item at regular price, you can get a second item of equal or …
It’s a Deal: 40% Off All Photo Prints from Walgreens
Just in time for Father’s Day, use the coupon code DAD40 to get 40% off 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 photo prints at Walgreens.com. The code is valid for discounts on orders placed by Wednesday, June 8.
What’s the Best Stuff to Buy in June?
Movie tickets, 3-D Blu-ray players and tools for dad, for starters. But avoid video games and anything too summery.