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Pension Pioneers: Navigating Teacher Retirement
Hosted by: Kelly Post
About the host: Your host, Kelly Post, is a teacher and union representative nearing retirement herself, and knows how complex and confusing pension planning can be.
Understanding the Basics of Teacher Pensions
This podcast aims to demystify the process and help you make the most of your pension. Today, we’re starting with the basics. What exactly is a teacher’s pension? What are the key components? And why is it so important to start thinking about it early?
Leveraging Your Pension and Other Retirement Savings
Today, we’re taking it a step further by discussing how to leverage your pension alongside other retirement savings.
Leveraging Your Pension and Other Retirement Savings
Today, we’re taking it a step further by discussing how to leverage your pension alongside other retirement savings.
Understanding Vesting and Its Impact on Your Pension
Today, we’re going to dive into a crucial aspect of your pension plan: vesting. We’ll cover what vesting is, how it works, and why it’s so important.
Best States to Retire In for Teachers
Today, we’ll be discussing something that’s on many teachers’ minds as they approach retirement: where to retire. We’ll look at the best states to retire in for teachers, considering factors like tax benefits, cost of living, and quality of life.
Strategies for Managing Your Pension and Retirement Savings
Today, we’ll be focusing on strategies for managing your pension and other retirement savings to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement.
Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Today, we’re focusing on a critical aspect of retirement planning: healthcare costs. This is particularly important for me, as I’m a type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic, and I know many of you have similar concerns. Let’s dive into how to plan for healthcare costs in retirement.
Strategies for Transitioning Smoothly into Retirement
Today, we’ll be focusing on strategies for transitioning smoothly into retirement. Let’s dive into the steps you can take to make this important transition as seamless as possible.
The Importance of Estate Planning
Today, we’re going to explore a critical yet often overlooked aspect of retirement planning: estate planning. Estate planning is essential to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone.
Making the Most of Your Retirement through Travel and Hobbies
Today, we’re focusing on how to make the most of your retirement through travel and hobbies. Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to pursue passions and explore the world.
Staying Socially Connected and Engaged in Your Community During Retirement
Today, we’ll focus on the importance of staying socially connected and engaged in your community during retirement. Social connections are vital for a fulfilling and happy retirement, so let’s explore how to maintain and build them.
Special Episode: The Importance of Friendship and Staying Connected
Today’s episode is close to my heart as we discuss the importance of friendship and staying connected in retirement. I’m thrilled to be joined by three wonderful retired teachers who will share their experiences. Our guests include a teacher who retired within the last two years, one who retired less than ten years ago, and another who retired over ten years ago. Additionally, we’ll talk about our monthly tradition of dinner and a play at the Northlight Theater in Skokie with a group of present and retired teachers.
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