Employee Education: Preparing Emotionally and Practically for Retirement

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Retirement Transition: More Than Just Finances

Retirement is more than just a financial decision; it’s a major life transition. This presentation explores how to prepare emotionally and practically, covering purpose, connection, structure, and planning. The goal is to have real conversations around the emotional impact this major life transition can have on you, so that you are more prepared.

Watch the Video:

This short video discusses 5 key action areas:

• Understand emotional changes and normalize the transition process.
• Reframe your identity and explore new passions post-career.
• Discover the importance of social relationships and how to stay meaningfully connected.
• Build a personalized rhythm of activities that align with your motivation style.
• Combine financial discussions with lifestyle goals to create a cohesive retirement plan.

You can also download this practical guide to help yourself or others prepare for retirement by focusing on the emotional and lifestyle aspects of the transition, and not just finances. It includes prompts and tools to support self-reflection, connection, purpose, structure, and aligning daily life with long-term goals.

Designed to empower near retirees with clarity and confidence, it complements financial planning with personal readiness.

Benefits of Financial Education

• For employees: Better planning leads to less stress, more focus, and increased financial confidence.
• For employers: When employees are financially-educated and equipped to retire on time, the company benefits from a happier, more engaged, and better prepared workforce.

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Supporting teams with ongoing education builds morale and engagement. Contact us to explore ways to keep employees connected with valuable resources.

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