★ Trusted Financial Education Since 2008

Financial Clarity for Your
Retirement Years

One comprehensive program covering investments, income taxes, and legacy planning — designed for pre-retirees and early retirees. Spouses attend free.

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2,400+
Graduates
16+
Years of Service
$49
Per Household
501(c)(3)
Non-Profit
🔓 No conflicts of interest — nothing for sale
🎓 Expert instructors, fiduciary principles
👥 Spouses attend at no extra charge
★ 501(c)(3) — tuition may be tax-deductible

One Enrollment. Three Essential Topics.

Six hours of expert instruction covering everything a pre-retiree or early retiree needs to know — in one affordable, flexible program.

★ Complete Retirement Education Program

Retirement Readiness: Investments, Taxes & Legacy

A single, unified curriculum covering the three pillars every retiree must understand.

$49
per household
6 hours of instruction
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Spouses attend free. One $49 enrollment covers both partners. One printed workbook is included per registered household.

1

Investing in Retirement

Portfolio decumulation, managing sequence-of-returns risk, income strategies, Social Security optimization, and navigating market volatility without a paycheck.

2

Income Taxes in Retirement

How IRA distributions, Social Security, pensions, and Roth conversions are taxed. RMD planning, IRMAA surcharges, QCD strategies, and bracket management.

3

Legacy & Estate Planning

Spousal financial planning, inherited IRA rules for children, beneficiary designations, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and gift & estate tax basics.

🕑 Choose Your Schedule Format
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Three Weeknights2 hours per evening  ·  Mon / Wed / Thu options
Most Flexible
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Two Weeknights3 hours per evening  ·  Tue & Thu options
Compact
Two Saturdays3 hours per morning  ·  Weekend-friendly
Popular
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One Comprehensive Workbook per Household

Your $49 enrollment includes one printed workbook with notes, worksheets, and planning guides covering all three topics. Additional copies available for purchase.

Your Enrollment Includes

  • All three topic modules — investments, taxes, legacy
  • Spouse / partner attends at no additional charge
  • One comprehensive printed workbook per household
  • Q&A time with instructors at each session
  • Access to course slides and resource list digitally
  • Certificate of completion for both attendees

Find a Format That Fits Your Life

All sessions cover the complete curriculum. Choose the schedule format that works best for you. All times Central.

DatesDay / TimeFormatAvailability
May 12, 14, 19Mon / Wed / Mon  ·  6:00–8:00 PMIn-Person — Chicago, IL6 Seats LeftRegister →
May 20, 22, 27Tue / Thu / Tue  ·  6:00–8:00 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →
June 9, 11, 16Mon / Wed / Mon  ·  6:30–8:30 PMIn-Person — Naperville, ILOpenRegister →
June 24, 26, July 1Tue / Thu / Tue  ·  6:00–8:00 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →
DatesDay / TimeFormatAvailability
May 13 & 15Tue & Thu  ·  6:00–9:00 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →
May 27 & 29Tue & Thu  ·  6:00–9:00 PMIn-Person — Schaumburg, IL4 Seats LeftRegister →
June 3 & 5Tue & Thu  ·  6:30–9:30 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →
July 8 & 10Tue & Thu  ·  6:00–9:00 PMIn-Person — Chicago, ILOpenRegister →
DatesDay / TimeFormatAvailability
May 17 & 24Saturdays  ·  9:00 AM–12:00 PMIn-Person — Chicago, IL5 Seats LeftRegister →
May 31 & June 7Saturdays  ·  9:00 AM–12:00 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →
June 14 & 21Saturdays  ·  9:00 AM–12:00 PMIn-Person — Naperville, ILOpenRegister →
July 12 & 19Saturdays  ·  9:00 AM–12:00 PMOnline (Zoom)OpenRegister →

Education Without a Sales Agenda

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Investment Strategy in Retirement

Learn to manage risk, generate income, and protect your portfolio when you no longer have a paycheck.

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Income Tax Planning

Understand how RMDs, Social Security, and distributions affect your tax bracket — and how to minimize the burden.

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Legacy & Estate Planning

Navigate spousal planning, beneficiary designations, and wealth transfer so your loved ones are protected.

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Non-Profit, Always Objective

As a 501(c)(3), we have no products to sell. Every lesson is driven by your education — nothing else.

Our Mission

Empowering Retirees to Make Confident Financial Decisions

The Alliance of Financial Educators was founded on a simple belief: every American deserves access to unbiased, high-quality financial education at the moment they need it most — the transition into retirement.

Our instructors are credentialed professionals who teach, not sell. Our curriculum is peer-reviewed and updated annually. And at $49 per household, we've made it accessible to everyone.

✓ IRS-Designated 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Real Confidence from Real People

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★★★★★

My wife and I took the Saturday sessions together. For $49, we got six hours of expert instruction that changed how we think about our retirement accounts entirely. An unbelievable value.

RK
Robert K.
Retired Engineer, Age 64
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★★★★★

The tax session alone was worth ten times what we paid. My husband and I left with an actual Roth conversion plan. The instructors are the real deal — no upselling, just education.

SM
Susan M.
Pre-Retiree, Age 61
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★★★★★

The legacy planning module was the missing piece for our family. The workbook is excellent — we've referred back to it many times. Highly recommend to any couple nearing retirement.

TL
Thomas L.
Retired Business Owner, Age 69

Questions? We're Here to Help.

Our team is happy to help you find the right session for your schedule.

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Phone

(800) 555-0142

Email

info@alliancefinancial.edu

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Office Hours

Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

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