Register Today for Free Retirement Planning Sessions in August

AARP and Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)* will present free sessions in August to help people prepare financially for retirement.

The events in Columbus, McCook and Hastings will review what soon-to-be-retirees need to know about Social Security and Medicare.

“People will learn more about getting the most out of their hard-earned benefits so that they can make informed decisions based on their circumstances,” said Robin Szwanek, community outreach director for AARP in Nebraska.

Bobbie Kierstead, Nebraska SHIIP senior training coordinator, stressed that unbiased information about Medicare is always in high demand.  “This presentation is designed for consumers who want to learn more about planning for Medicare in an easy-to-understand, straightforward format without any sales pressure.”

All sessions will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register for any of the sessions online or by calling 1-877-926-8300 by Aug. 3.  Refreshments will be provided in Columbus and Hastings, and a light meal will be served in McCook.

Dates and locations include:

Tuesday, August 11 – Columbus

Columbus Public Library Auditorium, 2504 14 ^th St., 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12 – McCook

Community Hospital, Prairie View Meeting Room, 1301 E. H St., 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, August 13 – Hastings

Hastings Public Library, 517 W. 4 ^th St., 6-8 p.m.

*SHIIP is a division of the Nebraska Department of Insurance and does not sell or endorse any insurance products or companies. Community Hospital is a cosponsor of the McCook event.