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The best dads create a BUDGET!
I used to believe some real myths about debt and credit cards. Then I found Dave Ramsey's books, and it changed how our family handles money.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jul 2, 20201 min read
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The best dads stay at HOME!
An unusual season forced our family to slow down, and it turned out to be one of the better things that happened to us. Here's what I hope we hold onto.

Mark Szkudlarek
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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The best dads don't miss the DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE!
I have two boys, so I'll never know the father-daughter bond firsthand. But my brother-in-law's photo from his daughter's Daddy Daughter Dance says everything I need to know about it.

Mark Szkudlarek
Feb 4, 20201 min read
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The best dads LOVE THEIR FAMILY!
News of a tragedy stopped me in my tracks this week. It left me with one simple reminder: hug your kids and tell them you love them, today and every day.

Mark Szkudlarek
Feb 1, 20201 min read
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The Best Dads Catch a Scam: Beware This APPLE INC iCloud Call
A call from "APPLE INC" claiming my iCloud had been hacked turned out to be one of the most elaborate scams I've run into. Here's exactly how it worked, and how to protect yourself from the same one.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 25, 20202 min read
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The best dads CRY.
It's been a very difficult two weeks for our community, Carroll ISD and our family. One of Adam's classmates, Sarah Lacy - a senior at Carroll High School, died unexpectedly due to a pedestrian accident. We spent a number of nights crying, hugging and asking "Why", wondering how could this possibly happen and what meaning could come from this tragic accident. We only met Sarah this year as she is a senior and my son is a freshman. We knew her brother from Scouting and I h

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 19, 20202 min read
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