A father who is raising 2 kids, 2 dogs, married 20 years, works a job to pay bills and kill time between vacations, and looking to share stories, advice, thoughts, etc with other Dads out there also trying to simply navigate “Life”.

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THE FATHER BLOG

I want to share my experiences with other working fathers and welcome the thoughts of all dads out there because I certainly don’t have all the answers myself.

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Days of the Week Post Topics

  • Monday – Finance
  • Tuesday – Beer/Liquor/Booze
  • Wednesday – Family
  • Thursday – Travel and Sports
  • Friday – Miscellaneous

  • Let’s all Riot!!

    Booze Tuesday and I’m talking about a riot? Yes I am!

    So while we were on our little hiking adventure, we stopped for lunch at a pub on the way north and I always love trying something local that I haven’t had. There was a beer called “Riot in Vermont” from Prison City Brewery in Auburn, NY. I figured I would give it a try. I’m glad I did…it was very, very good. So good it prompted me to look for more in the local stores in Corning, NY and surrounding areas around the state parks. This is when I realized it wasn’t just one riot…..there is an entire series of them.

    I have since tried Riot Down Under, Mass Riot, HyperBoost Mass Riot, and Riot in Maine.

    Excellent job by the brewers at Prison City! If only you shipped down to NJ, I would constantly purchase your beers and try any of the others I haven’t had yet.

    If you get the chance and ever find their beers, definitely give them a try!

    Our Beer — PRISON CITY BREWING

  • A Will vs setting up a Trust?

    I usually talk about investing on Mondays, but what happens to all the hard work you did after you’re gone? For those of us with children, we obviously have them first in mind and how to take care of them not only while we are here, but also after we’re gone.

    So based on that, which is better: a will or a trust? As always, the answer is: it depends! Whether you choose a will or a trust, the key is just do something!

    FeatureWillRevocable Living Trust
    Initial Cost$150–$1,500$1,500–$5,000+
    ProbateRequired (3–7% of estate, months to 18 months)Bypasses probate (days to weeks)
    PrivacyBecomes public recordPrivate
    Management During IncapacityNoSuccessor trustee manages assets automatically
    FlexibilityEasy to amendCan amend or revoke while alive; complex updates may be needed
    Asset ProtectionLimitedOffers better control and distribution options; protects from probate complications
    Long-Term SavingsPotential probate costs reduce net inheritanceAvoids probate costs, often saving heirs thousands
    GuardianshipCan name for minor childrenMust complement with a pour-over will to designate guardians 

  • Letchworth State Park, NY

    Our journey to the Grand Canyon of the East was a nice trip. The park itself is beautiful and well maintained. None of the trails are hard/strenuous, so it wasn’t the typical hike that Emily and I usually do together but we still very much enjoyed it. The main trails by the 3 waterfalls simply run along the service road and all the parking lots. Many people just park their cars, walk a hundred yards, take a picture, and get back into the car and drive to the next overlook or waterfall parking lot.

    We found once you got past the falls, the trail gets way less crowded because it’s not near the road or parking lots. This was the part we enjoyed the most. Overall, a very nice and doable State Park for people of any fitness level to enjoy. I think our next hiking trip we both want to challenge ourselves again though!