For those missing my usual Thursday roundup, I want to share a bit of news. Instead of working up a weekly roundup post, I spent the last couple days working with the folks at Parenting.com to help a special project.

This morning I submitted a guest post in support of their Family Budget Boot Camp. It was tough to settle on addressing my post to one individual family, but I related most to Lori, a single mom struggling to get her finances, and her career, on track after a divorce.

As I mentioned in the post, I was raised by a single mother, so I am familiar with the financial struggles that go along with raising children on your own. My mom did an amazing job of juggling a career and being a present parent, and I have no doubt Lori will do the same.

Hope you’ll take a moment to visit the Family Budget Boot Camp site to read my post, and learn more about the families involved. I’d even suggest adding a word or two of encouragement, or sharing some money-saving tips, in the comments at Parenting.com.

My post: Guest Blogger, Frugal Dad, on the Financial Challenges of a Single Parent

Thanks to the folks at Parenting.com for inviting me to contribute!

I’m a big fan of talk radio, particularly any radio program around the subject of money. One of the things that has drastically improved over the years is bumper music – the music you hear as the host takes the audience in and out of breaks. Imagining I had my own radio show, I wondered what my top ten songs about money would be to make up sort of a “Frugal Dad” soundtrack. Here’s a few candidates:

1. “For The Love of Money” by The O’Jays

Some people do bad things with it, but in general money lets you do a lot of good things.

2. “Money Talks” by AC/DC

Money does talk, especially cash money. Flash a little cash at car dealers, furniture stores and yard sales and expect good deals to follow.

3. “I Wanna Be Rich” by Calloway

Who doesn’t want lots and lots of money for a little love, peace and happiness?

4. “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News

I recognize this song isn’t really about money, but for the lyrics, “You don’t need money. Don’t take fame. Don’t need no credit card to ride this train” I simply had to include it.

5. “Take the Money and Run” by The Steve Miller Band

Sometimes it’s tempting to just take the money and run, but remember, you can’t hide forever.

6. “Money” by Pink Floyd

“Money, it’s a crime. Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie.” Too bad this isn’t on Tim Geithner’s playlist, too.

7. “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers

Knowing when to fold ‘em is a great lesson for investors. If you’ve lost a ton of money on an investment, and continue to hold ‘em, you might just lose more.

8. “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems” by Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy & Mase

It is true; the more money we come across the more problems we see. Just ask any recent lottery winner!

9. “Can’t Always Get What You Want” by Rolling Stones

No, you can’t always get what you want. Which is why it is important to separate needs from wants.

10. “Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles

The Beatles had it right, money can buy a lot of things, but it can’t buy love, or happiness.

Do you have a favorite money song? Of the ten listed above, which one would you select for a “Frugal Dad” radio show intro? I’m thinking that AC/DC tune would get people pumped up about money.

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Here are just a few of my most popular posts on money:

• The Difference in Being Frugal, and Being Cheap
• How to Teach Compound Interest to Kids
  
• Buying a New Car to Save on Gas Mileage
• 20 Money-Saving Tips for the Grocery Store
• Planning a Frugal Family Fun Night
• How to Implement an Envelope Budgeting System
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