Retirement Planning Today - Fall 2026

Discover the keys to a successful retirement and gain valuable insights from experts in the field. Whether you're just starting to plan or looking to refine your strategy, this class can help. You will learn about maximizing Social Security benefits, investment strategies, healthcare considerations, and much more. You've worked hard to provide for your family and save for your future. Learn how to define your long-term goals, keep more of what you earn, and make your money work harder for you. You will leave the class with practical information that you can apply immediately.

This two-part series is hosted by Dane County Extension and taught by a team of financial advisors from Wealth Distribution Strategies, using the Retirement Planning Today textbook from the Financial Educators Network. John Haslam from Wilson Law Group will discuss Estate Planning and can answer legal questions.

Topics

• Life Planning for Retirement - Preparing for the modern retirement system

• Retirement Needs & Expenses - Ensuring your retirement plan will meet your requirements

• Potential Roadblocks & Mistakes - Avoiding waste and recognizing action areas

• Retirement Income Sources, Investments, & Distributions - Understanding your available options

• Risk Management & Asset Protection - Establishing a safe, healthy, and secure retirement

• Estate Planning - Framing your family’s future

Class Dates and Times

This course is held over two, three-hour sessions. When registering, you will choose one of the set of dates listed below. Classes start at 6:30pm and end at 9:30pm.

• Wednesdays 9/16 & 9/23

• Tuesdays 9/22 & 9/29

• Mondays 9/28 & 10/5

• Thursdays 10/15 & 10/22

• Wednesdays 10/21 & 10/28 (will go on sale Sept 15)

• Mondays 10/26 & 11/2 (will go on sale Sept 15)

Cost

A spouse, partner, or guest may attend with you for a single registration fee of $75. The cost includes a 225-page illustrated textbook called Retirement Planning Today, to be distributed in class.

Add-On

Family Estate Planning in Wisconsin from UW Extension is available as a digital download for FREE or as a hard copy for $15.00. You may add it to your registration and pick it up in class.

Location

UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Driftless Conference Room
Madison, WI 53718

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Clare Dahl at clare.dahl@wisc.edu or 608-224-3722 at least 14 days before your chosen class. There’s no added cost to you for these services.