Archive for May 20th, 2008

Financial lessons from dear, old dad

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

In honor of Father’s Day, Bankrate readers share the most useful advice their dads ever gave them. Here are some of the best. Some are funny, some sad, but all of them useful — so listen to these fathers.

Tough for a reason
When I started driving, my dad provided a vehicle (not new and definitely not pretty) for me to drive. It was my responsibility to pay the insurance and gas. This was my first true expense, and it really taught me that I had to work for what I got. There was many a day when the gas tank was empty and I walked or rode my bike until payday.

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