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Benchmark Wealth Management
President / LPL Financial Advisor
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Five Facts About Fatherhood

June 20, 2021 marks not only the start of the summer season. It's also Father's Day, a special day to celebrate dear old dad. Here are five facts about fatherhood in honor of the occasion.

Family with baby stroller. 61.6% of men age 15 and older are fathers to biological, step, or adopted children. Diploma. 12% of fathers hold a graduate or professional degree. House and family of five. 1% of children under age 15 live with married parents and have a stay-at-home-dad. Man with arm around a child. 6% of fathers living with children under age 18 do not have a partner. Gift-wrapped present. Average consumer spending for Father’s Day over past five years is $136.21.

Sources: 1-2) U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 (most recent data available); 3-4) U.S. Census Bureau, 2020; 5) National Retail Federation, 2020