Ahhh, Father's Day! That wondrous time of year, when families all over the country look at each other and ask, "What the heck are we getting Dad this year?" Today we'll look at 19 stories or personal experiences with money as well as some classic Father's Day gifts.

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The "#1 Dad" mug truly says it all when it comes to dear old Dad. "Dad, I love you enough to wait until the last minute, and then get you another crummy coffee mug". Here's this week's #1 Dads (Editor's pics):

• Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents How Much is Your Time Worth? posted at Cash Money Life.
  
• Ryan P Smith presents How I Saved $652 on Car Insurance: My Geico vs. Esurance Story posted at SpendOnLife.
  

You know you did it. At some point or another, you got Dad a tie for Father's Day. This is especially bad if your father doesn't dress up a lot. Even if he did, like my father, was he really short one? Surely that randomly picked out, "I think this one looks nice" tie was the one to complete his collection.

• The Happy Rock presents Want a sure thing? Invest in Pearl Jam! posted at The Happy Rock.
  
• David R. Lampsen presents It’s the Grocery Game… And I’m Actually Interested posted at Personal Finance Analyst.
  
• Mr Credit Card presents Struggling with business debt posted at Ask Mr Credit Card's Blog.
  
• nickel presents Gardening for Health, Wealth, and Independence posted at fivecentnickel.com.
• Ben presents Credit Card Telephone Scammers posted at Money Smart Life.
  

In my family, someone was getting chocolates on Father's Day - Dad, the Grandpa's, Uncles... somebody. Really this wasn't a bad deal as the box would usually be passed around at some point. As a recipient, this is one of the better gifts, provided it's not a chocolate necktie!

• MoneyNing presents Turbocharge Your Savings with Certificate of Deposits (CDs) posted at Personal Finance Blog by Money Ning.
  
• DR presents Say Goodbye to Cable and Hello to Free Digital TV! posted at The Dough Roller.
  
• FFB presents My 401(k) Investments Are Up And What I’m Doing About It posted at Free From Broke.
  
• J. Money presents What Would You Do With 3 Financial Do-Overs? posted at Budgets are Sexy..
  
• jim presents Buying Discount Postage Stamps posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.
  

There was always 'that gadget'. Something you were so sure that Dad would love. And maybe he did. Was it a Palm? A pocket knife? A mechanical credit card organizer?!? Bonus points if it came from the Sharper Image.

• Renee V. Rouse presents Frugal-Living-Skills Blog: Family Meals for Under $5 - Tater Tot Casserole posted at Frugal-Living-Skills Blog.
  
• Jack Schmidt presents How to Drive Ahead Through Tough Financial Times posted at SectorMatic Money Journal.
  
• Chris McClelland presents Beware of Shifty Credit Related Phone Calls posted at Lucrative Investing.
  
• FMF presents Free Money Finance: Should You Let Your Car Idle or Turn It Off? posted at Free Money Finance.
  

Gift or no gift, you just couldn't go wrong getting Dad a card. I mean really, what better way to tell Dad how you feel about him than in someone else's overly generalized words. Bonus points if the card had a tie on it. Double bonus points if the tie said "#1 Dad" on it.

• Skip McGrath presents Words From Abe Lincoln posted at The Official Geezer Guide Blog.
  
• Stephen Todd presents Trading Stocks With A System posted at Buy Stocks.
  
• Vic presents Why the Rich Get Richer posted at Medan Kota.