Newsletter latest update Feb 20, 2019 Newsletter | News Brief | News Blog Chris Patterson Patterson Financial 100 Executive Way, Ste 218 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904-285-4489 HOME ABOUT NEWS CONTACT Feb 20, 2019 This Is Americans' Top Retirement-Planning Concern The scary thing about retirement is that it comes with so many unknowns. What will your medical bills look like? How costly will it be to maintain your aging home? And will your investments perform well enough to generate ... Fox Business No Children? Why You Still Need an Estate Plan Someone has to inherit your assets, and if you don't decide, state laws will do it for you. That means your awful Great Uncle Ed may inherit ... Kiplingers The real reason most Americans file for bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy is often considered a worst-case scenario. And for many Americans who do pursue that last-ditch effort to rescue their ... CNBC National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion The national debt has passed a new milestone, topping $22 trillion for the first time. The Treasury Department's daily statement showed ... ABC News Should A Home Buyer Consider A Financing Offer By The Seller The two letters cited in this article were received the same week. "I am about to buy a home and the seller is offering me a loan at an interest ... Forbes Will My Social Security Benefits Start Automatically? Millions of seniors count on Social Security Opens a New Window. to pay the bills in retirement, and thankfully, signing up for ... Fox Business The biggest financial mistake women make? Not investing enough. Financially and otherwise, the deck tends to be stacked against women. The wage gap, which stood at 20 percent in 2017, is the most blatant ... USA Today Salary Secrets: What is Considered a Big Raise? The quality of a workplace raise, it so often seems, is in the eye of the receiver. The same bump in pay can leave some with a big grin ... Investopedia 10 Surprising Things That Are Taxable If you work for a living, you know that your wages are taxable, and you're probably aware that some investment income is taxed, too ... Kiplinger Headlines say there's no inflation, but look at what's getting more expensive U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in January on the headline level, but looking under the hood, some of the most basic consumption including ... CNBC 3 months’ salary for an engagement ring? For most, it’s more like two weeks Buying an engagement ring can be an emotionally loaded purchase. For most people, it's more than jewelry: It is a symbol of love and ... SF GATE "Sure, it's possible to make good money from the lottery. Invest in the company that makes the cards." Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia What year was the first penny minted? See the answer below. How to Decide Which Debts to Pay Off First Paying off debt is a worthy goal, and it should be near the top of your financial to-do list if you have high-interest loans. But freeing ... Fox Business What Year Was It? Malcolm X Assassinated Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated by rival Black Muslims while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity. The day was Feb 21. What year was it? Quote of the Week "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." Jim Rohn Trivia Answer What year was the first penny minted? Answer: 1787 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Patterson Financial 100 Executive Way, Ste 218 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.