Monthly · Online
Retirement Income Lab
A guided workshop on coordinating Social Security, savings, pensions, and portfolio withdrawals.
- Dive into one focused planning topic
- Download a custom planning worksheet
- Join an open general Q&A
Quarterly · Online
Market Perspective Briefing
A calm review of market conditions, retirement income risks, and how financial news headlines differ from long-term retirement planning choices.
- Quarter in review
- Risk and income themes
- Long-term perspective
Member-Session · Online
Ask the Education Team
Bring general questions about retirement transitions, income planning, estate topics, and family conversations.
- Questions submitted in advance
- Multidisciplinary discussion
- Educational resources
Past Poll Highlights
Questions that shaped member conversations
These informal community polls helped identify the retirement topics members wanted to explore next. They are educational pulse checks, not scientific surveys.
What creates the most uncertainty when turning savings into retirement income?
Knowing how much can be withdrawn
Coordinating multiple income sources
Managing market downturns
Planning for inflation
Discussion takeaway: Members wanted a step-by-step framework to align monthly spending needs with sustainable retirement withdrawal schedules. Figuring out safe annual withdrawal amounts from savings was a central question.
Which Social Security question deserves the clearest explanation?
When to claim benefits
Spousal and survivor benefits
Working while receiving benefits
Taxes on benefits
Discussion takeaway: Timing choices matter most when considered alongside health, longevity, household needs, and other income.
Which nonfinancial transition feels most important to prepare for?
Finding purpose and a new routine
Healthcare and caregiving changes
Family communication
Building social connection
Discussion takeaway: A successful retirement plan should support identity, relationships, purpose, and well-being — not only account balances.
Future Conversations
Topics members can help us prioritize
All poll results reflect informal community input and have been rounded for easier reading. These results do not represent the views of all retirees or the general U.S. population. All events deliver general educational content only, and do not constitute personalized investment, tax, legal, medical, or financial planning advice.
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