father

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To John C. Bogle, Vanguard founder and father of the mutual fund, this was the golden age of the individual investor, with American households directly owning 91% of the stock market.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

In “Schitt’s Creek,” Dan Levy co-created — with his father, Eugene, yet — one of the medium’s greatest family comedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The boy's father, Casey Hillman, urged parents to hold their children tight "because you never know how it can turn out".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Although he saved his home and work studio, he said he lost a power washer, an emergency backup generator, a water tank and a log splitter gifted by his father, who died in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Maggie’s father had recently passed, and she and her little sister, Virginia, were temporarily living with their aunt Mabel and uncle Roy in Michigan while her mom finished nursing school back in Oklahoma.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith