Patriot Bank Offers Complimentary "Understanding Money & Credit" Seminar for Financial Planning Month

In celebration of National Financial Planning Month, Patriot Bank, N.A. will offer a complimentary financial education seminar “Understanding Money & Credit” to teach money and credit basics. Participants will learn how to assess their current financial condition and create a viable plan using budgeting, saving and credit to achieve their long-term financial goals. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester (351 East Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10506).

Participants will learn how to:

· Accurately evaluate their financial situation

· Set objectives to meet long-term financial goals

· Create a budget that includes saving for the future

· Use credit to their advantage

The seminar will be presented by Andrew Fairchild, Vice President and Manager of Patriot Bank in Bedford, who will provide local residents with the educational resources they need to make informed money and credit decisions. He is a member of the Westchester Business Council, Westchester Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development of New York and RYE Business Alliance.

Light refreshments will be served. Register by calling Patriot Bank in Bedford at 914-234-9780 or email Andrew Fairchild at AFairchild@BankPatriot.com.

About Patriot Bank, N.A.

Patriot Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and provides consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, government and nonprofit entities, small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. Patriot Bank currently operates 10 full service branches, 8 in Connecticut and 2 in New York. Patriot Bank was founded in 1994.