Retirement Intelligence

Smart Planning for Today’s Retirees is a practical, education-focused course designed for individuals and couples approaching or in retirement who want greater clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Participants will learn how the key pieces of retirement planning fit together including income planning, Social Security and pension decisions, investment risk, taxes, healthcare costs, and long-term sustainability using real-world examples and clear, easy-to-understand frameworks. The course emphasizes informed decision making, helping students identify potential gaps, avoid common retirement pitfalls, and understand the trade-offs behind the choices they face. By the end of the course, attendees will have a clearer picture of where they stand and what next steps may be appropriate for their retirement plan.

• Estimating what retirement actually costs
• Creating a retirement income plan
• Social Security: timing and strategy
• How to take more from retirement accounts, smartly
• Medicare and healthcare planning
• Estate planning essentials