On April 6: `A New Normal: Restoring Our Life After COVID'

Tinley Park IL

17 March, 2022

12:58 PM

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The COVID-19 pandemic has added a disruptive layer to the already-uncertain economic terrain experienced by many people at or near retirement. As a result, it is more crucial than ever to be proactive and resilient in response to the global shake-up. That message is at the heart of "A New Normal: Restoring Our Life After COVID," a practical guide for retirees and near-retirees provided by retirement planning expert Greg Kurinec of Bentron Financial Group. Through a virtual online session, he brings "A New Normal" on Wednesday, April 6th to those who register for the program. The Matteson Public Library District is sponsoring the event, with the one-hour session beginning at 6 p.m. To register, contact Rochelle Stephens at [email protected] or call 630-505-8375. Only those who register will receive the Zoom link, and it is open to not only Matteson residents, but others from outside the community. Among other topics, Kurinec discusses how everyone can embrace technology (such as FaceTime, Zoom and other Internet-based platforms), strengthen their relationships with healthcare providers, keep household essentials well stocked, and bolster their financial positioning in a variety of other ways. One section covers planning for income, planning for risks, and planning for family---all interwoven topics that are fleshed out during "A New Normal." "The last two years have really been a wake-up call—anything can happen and come unannounced," said Kurinec. "Now is a good time to take a step back and see where you stand, whether it's in your career, your retirement, or your overall life situation. Many people are asking themselves, 'What changes do I want to make and what changes should I make?'" Kurinec has sensed an urgency among people who have a newfound motivation to address a host of financial matters. Estate planning is a particularly popular topic. "People are now starting to really question the time they have," he said. "This program is a good catalyst for you to check your preparedness and identify those areas of your life that you need to focus on." Bentron Financial Group was founded in 2001 by Dr. Jim Flanagan, who has built a comprehensive practice that combines professional expertise with vast experience in coming alongside clients as they make crucial decisions with far-reaching impact. For over 30 years, Flanagan has provided financial guidance to people at or near retirement. Over that time, he has become a nationally recognized expert on financial issues impacting older adults and late-life transitions. Since joining Bentron in 2004, Kurinec has helped people at or near retirement through investment advising, estate planning, risk management and watching out for their overall financial well-being. In 2012, after his mother, Jeanne, lost her life to cancer, Greg and his two siblings founded "Jeanne's Journey for Hope" to help other families battle the disease in its many forms. The foundation raised over $150,000 to help families pay hospital and medical bills or as income replacement if the disease has resulted in a loss of employment. For more information about Bentron Financial Group, visit www.bentron.com.