An Educational Course for Adults
Questions? 559-385-2950 Course ID: U3U77V

 

In partnership with…

California State University - Fresno Campus - University Business Center


Tuesdays,
Sep. 24 & Oct. 1
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
No Longer Available

OR

CLASS FULL
Thursdays,
Oct. 3 & 10
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
No Longer Available

 

Who should attend? Retirement Planning Today® contains something for everyone. We address financial issues that pertain to the self-employed as well as employees of corporations and government agencies. The course is designed to teach you how to build wealth and align your money with your values to accomplish your goals in life. Whether you plan to retire 20 years from now or have just recently retired, the information you learn in this class can deliver rewards throughout your lifetime.

 

Learn about important financial topics such as:

  • Determine the amount of money you need to retire
  • Understand how inflation can impact your retirement planning decisions
  • Select the retirement plan distribution choice that is right for you
  • Plan your retirement income to preserve a comfortable standard of living
  • Transfer the risk of potential financial losses before or during retirement
  • Reduce or eliminate taxes, expenses, delays and legal challenges with estate planning

 

Course Topics

  • Traditional vs. new retirement
  • New retirement opportunities
  • Values and objectives in nine areas of life
  • The retirement planning process
  • Early retirement trends
  • How long must your money last?
  • Inflation, prices and purchasing power
  • Retirement expectations
  • How much will you need to retire?
  • Can you retire today?
  • Ten retirement planning mistakes
  • Financial and cash–flow statements
  • Credit and debt
  • Taxes and marginal tax rates
  • Eleven strategies to save money on taxes
  • Taxable investments
  • Capital gains income tax exclusion
  • Investments with tax advantages
  • Traditional IRAs
  • Roth IRAs
  • IRA to Roth IRA conversions
  • Other retirement income sources
  • Social Security eligibility and benefits
  • Employment income and Social Security
  • Employer–sponsored defined benefit plans
  • Employer–sponsored defined contribution plans
  • Retiring or changing jobs?
  • Defined benefit and contribution plans
  • Three important considerations
  • Lump sum vs. IRA transfer vs. annuity payments
  • Rollovers, direct rollovers and transfers
  • Annuity income and choices
  • Early retirement considerations
  • Minimum required distributions
  • Considerations before you invest
  • Cash accounts
  • Stocks and bonds
  • Mutual funds
  • Exchange traded funds
  • Unit investment trusts
  • Individually managed accounts
  • Tax–deferred annuities
  • Investment risk management strategies
  • Disability income insurance
  • Health insurance and Medicare
  • Long–term care and insurance
  • Comparing life insurance
  • Planning for incapacity
  • Taxes
  • Shortfalls of will–only estates plans
  • Probate
  • Gifting assets
  • Joint ownership of property
  • Direct transfer assets
  • Types and benefits of trusts

 

Your Instructor(s)

Investment Advisory Services offered through Motiv8 Investments, LLC (M8) an SEC
Registered Investment Advisor. Fresno Financial Advisors (FFA) and M8 are not affiliated.
FFA and its affiliates do not give legal/tax advice. You are encouraged to consult your tax
advisor or attorney. Licensed Insurance Professional CA license no.0B54860. Insurance/annuity
products are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of issuing insurance
company. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

 

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Tuesdays,
Sep. 24 & Oct. 1
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

California State University Fresno
Craig School of Business
5245 N Backer Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
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OR

CLASS FULL
Thursdays,
Oct. 3 & 10
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

California State University Fresno
Craig School of Business
5245 N Backer Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
Map

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This class is no longer available
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Your Course Includes:

Attend with spouse, partner or guest at no additional cost


Take-home course textbook


Optional one-on-one consultation

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