R101 Course Outline

Course Syllabus
The Retirement 101® Program course syllabus consists of four sessions or modules (2 hours each). Throughout the syllabus course participants piece together the four key elements of retirement planning – retirement, financial, investment and estate planning.

 

Understanding how the four modules interrelate with one another and how to incorporate this knowledge into their own personal experience is the KEY to each participant’s individual plan.

 

Module 1:

The Retirement Plan
The Wall of Worry
Economic Factors
Social Change
Retirement “Shock”
The Planning Process
Procrastination
The Role of a Financial Planner
Retirement Income Modelling
Introduction to Inflation
Canada Pension Plan
Old Age Security
Registered Pension Plans

Module 2:

The Financial Plan
Money: What is it?
Psychology around Money
Stages of Psychological Development around Money
Money: A Medium, Measure, Standard, Store
Dealing with Conflict Around Money
Getting into a Position of Strength
Compound Interest
Inflation
Income Taxes
Saving vs. Investing
Borrowing Money
Mortgage Payback Options
The Financial Plan

Module 3:

The Investment Plan
Intuitive Investing
Dealing with Emotion
Planning Investments Well
Ownership vs. Loanership
Intergenerational Legacy of Wealth
Professional Money Management
Financial Planner Compensation

Module 4:

The Estate Plan
How Much is Enough?
Long-Term Care
Life Insurance
Introduction to Wills & POA
Powers of Attorney
Property Distribution
Operation of Law
Wills
The Estate Trustee
Amending a Will
Will Guidelines
Death & Taxes
WIN, WIN, LOSE - Beneficiary Wins, Charity Wins and Taxman Loses

 

Complimentary Fifth Module
The program offers an optional fifth module which is a personal financial planning review and the development of a Customized Retirement Income Model.

The model will help participants figure out several key issues such as when should they ideally take CPP, which pension option is right for them, if they will need supplemental work income after retirement, and whether they will be able to maintain their existing lifestyle.

This is strictly a financial plan, not an investment plan, and it does not include any specific investment product recommendations. This is another aspect of The Retirement 101® Program that is distinct. Unlike many bank- or insurance company- sponsored seminars or courses, our program does not promote any one investment solution or supplier.


Introduce & Customize the program for your company staff or association members
Would you like to customize some elements of the course syllabus to match the direct needs of your employee staff or association members?

 

Please contact us and we’d be happy to arrange an introductory meeting and discuss your specific situation.