Mattson Financial Services - October 2021

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Fiction Can Benefit You

More Comfort With Uncertainty Even though many stories (particularly those portrayed in popular movies) have nice happy endings, most people would agree that life sometimes leaves things a little more open-ended. While this fact might stress out some people, researchers have discovered that fiction readers don’t need “cognitive closure” as much as nonfiction readers. Greater Happiness Even if none of the benefits of fiction interest you, everyone wants to find ways to make themselves happy — and for many, that is reading fiction. According to one survey, 76% of participants said that reading makes them feel good and improves their lives. So, what are you waiting for? Dust off that novel you’ve been meaning to read and crack it open!

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as we’ve had several clients do? They know they have financial flexibility, and they get the enjoyment of spending time with the grandchildren and teaching them business skills. That was something that was never even on their radar when they talked about retirement. I even have one couple that sold all their worldly belongings. The few things they wanted to keep as mementos, they parked in one of the children’s basements. Now, they travel through Europe to a new city every 30 days, just carrying two small bags and an electric frying pan. They find comfort living in a new city and really entering into the lifestyle and culture. They fly back for holidays and share their experiences. The first thing to do is to take an assessment of what you enjoy. These are the golden years, so while your health is good and your mind is capable, you have a lot of opportunities. More importantly, you have a lot of knowledge that you can share. I know growing up, it was easier listening to my grandparents give advice than my parents, especially in my teenage years.

NADA’S

SLOW COOKER SQUASH, KALE, AND SAUSAGE SOUP

This healthy, savory soup is the perfect lunch for a cool fall day.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 cups kale, chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

4 Italian chicken sausages, sliced to bite-size pieces

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6 cloves garlic 1 onion, chopped

6–7 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

Directions

So, who am I? Make the assessment and decide who you want to be, then allow your assets to help fulfill your new goals.

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2. Add garlic and onion to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper. Sauté 8 minutes. 3. In a slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, sausage, chicken broth, and seasonings. Cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. 4. Open the pot and add the kale. Cook another 20 minutes, then add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Cook 10 more minutes, then serve and enjoy!

October is the month of wearing masks. Some of us get to be the police officers, doctors, or superheroes we wouldn’t be any other time of the year. Halloween is only one day out of 365, but retirement is a long time. Now it’s time to determine who you’re going to be.