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Employee Education: Retirement Transition Planning

Retirement is more than a financial milestone—it’s a significant life transition. This presentation explores how to prepare both emotionally and practically, covering purpose, connection, structure and planning. The goal is to foster real conversations around the emotional impact of retirement, helping individuals feel confident and prepared for what’s next.

This short video discusses 5 key action areas to support a successful transition:

  • 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 routine that align with your motivation style.
  • Combine financial discussions with lifestyle goals to create a cohesive retirement strategy.

Guide: Retirement Transition – Navigating Change with Confidence

This practical guide is designed to help people prepare for retirement by focusing on the emotional and lifestyle aspects of the transition, 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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This information was developed as a general guide to educate plan sponsors and is not intended as authoritative guidance or tax/legal advice. Each plan has unique requirements, and you should consult your attorney or tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.

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