A Dad is more than just the Grill Master!

Father’s Day is the one day a year that we pay tribute to the man that helped shape who we are today.  As I reflect back on the day, I realized that without my dad, I would have never learned how to drive a stick shift, bait a hook, fix the car or replace my water heater. I learned it was ok if the BBQ grill caught fire while he was cooking, after all that is where the term flame broiled came from.  It was my dad that taught me to work hard and take responsibility for my actions. He taught me to keep track of my money…by this I mean every time I asked to borrow money he would say, “What happen to yours, boy?”

With 7 kids of my own, I use to look for the teachable moments and then I realized my kids are learning from me every moment we are together.   As a friend of mine always says, “Are they learning what to do or what not to do?” I would like to believe that they are always learning what to do, but the reality is, I am not perfect so I am confident there are plenty of lesson of what not to do mixed in.

Almost half of American families spend more than they make. In 2011, 61% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck. Maybe you were never taught how to write a budget or maybe you grew up in a house of spenders who used credit to buy everything. Maybe you have been a victim of job loss or you have been forced to use payday lenders to make ends meet.  Whatever your financial situation is, this is your chance to change the rest of your life, to change you children’s life.  If you have decided you don’t want to live this way anymore, we can help.  As a special gift to any dad who contacts our office before June 30, 2013, we will give you the first 3 sessions absolutely free. Visit us on the web at www.livefinanciallysmart.com or call us at 248 888 698 0333. (You must be able to travel to our office to receive your free sessions).

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