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Get Ready to Shift

Build a bridge from work to what's next

What you’ll do

Here’s what we’ll cover during our interactive session.


Welcome and introduction

Michael Kimmel, CEO, RPB


Income sources

Dennis Gump, Workplace Financial Consultant, Fidelity Investments

  • Where your income comes from
    Look at Social Security, pensions, annuities and other income you may have in retirement.
  • What needs to be covered
    Compare your regular income with what you expect to spend and see if there’s a gap.
  • How spending may change
    Think about costs that may go up, go down or simply look different in retirement.

When to Start Social Security and Medicate

Dennis Gump

  • When to claim Social Security
    See how the timing of your claim can affect your monthly benefit.
  • Getting Medicare right
    Review when you’re eligible and when you need to enroll.
  • Making the pieces work together
    Coordinate Social Security, Medicare and your retirement date.

Put Your Investments and Tax Strategies to Work

Dennis Gump

  • Turning savings Into income 
    Explore ways to use your investments to help fund retirement.
  • Thinking about taxes 
    Look at how different accounts and withdrawals may be taxed, and consider RMDs and other tax decisions that may come up over time

Setting up RPB withdrawals

Robert Perry, Director of Participant & Employer Services, RPB

  • Choosing how to receive your money
    Review options such as regular payments, lump sums, annuities and RMDs.
  • Setting up payments
    Work with Fidelity on direct deposit, timing and tax withholding.

What to expect (and not to expect) In your next life stage

Stephanie Berger, CMO, RPB

  • Adjusting to life after work
    Talk about how your routine, relationships and sense of purpose may change.
  • Creating a new rhythm
    Think about what you want your days and weeks to look like.
  • Looking beyond the financial plan
    Consider what being personally ready for retirement means to you.

Q&A
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