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By Nicole Seghetti
The Motley Fool

Hey, dads: You know that "World's Greatest Dad" T-shirt you sport every Father's Day? Well, you deserve it! You not only work hard from 9 to 5 to provide your family with a good life, but also dutifully slog through your honey-do list and coach the Little League team.

In return for the love your kids will show you this Father's Day, give back to your family by implementing these four financial planning musts.

By Matt Brownell
Daily Finance

Pretty much any Father's Day gift guide you see is going to include at least one entry advising you to buy him a bottle of brown liquor. America's fathers, we're told, would like nothing more than an expensive bottle of scotch, or perhaps a more modestly-priced bottle of bourbon.

For many men, that's absolutely true. But just because dad enjoys his booze doesn't mean a bottle of Laphroaig or Maker's Mark is necessarily the best Father's Day gift. Perhaps he's already got way more liquor in the cabinet than he's ever going to be able to drink. Perhaps he's become more of a wine or martini guy in his old age. Perhaps he's building a home bar, and would rather get some tools for mixing his own cocktails.

Or maybe you'd just prefer to get him something a bit more creative than another bottle of hard liquor. Whatever, the case, we've gathered some clever gift ideas for the dad who likes the occasional drink, but wants to have a bit more fun with it.

It's June. This means we are heading into the hot and hazy days of summer. It's the time for BBQs and countless laid-back celebrations, and, of course, the most important celebration of them all -- Father's Day.

This year ditch the customary tie and socks and instead, get Dad what he really wants.

Well, what he really wants if he's a tech enthusiast.

From grandfathers that founded family businesses to modern day men who covet classic cars, part of being a man's man is valuing things that are built to last. So we've put together a collection of classic gifts that any man would love to call his own. These manufacturers have stood the test of time because of their dedication to quality. And these gifts are so well-made he'll very likely be handing them down to the next generation, or two. They're a splurge, to be sure, but he's worth it.

So here's to every man's right to don a Fieldmaster or sling a Filson bag over his shoulder, and to your genius for finding just the right thing:

By Eamon Murphy
Daily Finance

In addition to having finally attained economic mastery of Europe -- by some accounts, at least -- Germany is home to the world's best tippers, according to a survey by the travel website TripAdvisor (TRIP).

TripAdvisor asked 9,000 vacationers from eight countries answer questions about their tipping habits, with 69 percent of Germans saying they always add a gratuity while traveling, while 57 percent of Americans said the same.

Not sure what to give to the Dad who's always on the road?

There's always something to add to the travel arsenal, whether he's a city slicker or heading for the nearest lake, mountain or trail.

Keep an eye out for the stylish, high quality, well-made and the classic - those labels will always work when it comes to giving Dad a gift that will endure the rigours of travelling in the 21st century.

Here are 10 ideas for gifts that Dad will immediately pack along on his next trip.
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Found at the Dollar Store: Gifts for Dad

If you're short of cash but still want to get your dad something special for Father's Day, look no further than the dollar store.

Here are 10 great gifts for Dad that were found at the dollar store.

Father's Day is coming up and you may be stumped as to what you could possibly give him. After all, guys are notoriously hard to buy for. However, if you can pinpoint one of his interests, you're half-way to finding the perfect present for the special man in your life.

For example, if your dad is someone who loves to cook, consider one of these great gift ideas for dad the gourmet.

You think you know what he'd like for Father's Day. But you don't. You really don't. At least I didn't. I thought he deserved a massage. And he does. But that's not what he wants. A new shirt? Nope. This year instead of trying to surprise him, I thought I'd ask him what Father's Day gift he'd most like. It turns out what he really wants -- and claims most men want -- is to be independent for a day or at least an afternoon and a night. He may even want to be treated as if he were 12 years old again. The good news is that this can be accomplished at a very reasonable cost. Here are five ideas on how to let your husband roam free at a discount.

He's a clothes horse but he's also a Dad, so although he wants to be stylish he also needs a bit of practicality incorporated into his wardrobe. If the man in question -- whether he's your Dad or Dad to your kids -- is fashion forward, or even fashion conscious, there's a lot to work with this season in the way of men's clothing that looks good but will fit in with the lifestyle of a busy father. Have a look at some Father's Day gift ideas for a stylin' Dad: