Published by Rarified LifeLast updated November 2026
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Rarified Life's free presentation is for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement. When you are ready for more, the 8-week live Preferment course goes deeper.
Retirement coaching is structured guidance for the life transition that comes with leaving full-time work. It focuses on identity, purpose, motivation, relationships and daily structure rather than investments. Industry writers note that retirement coaches address identity, purpose, and relationships, not just money (lifecoachingcertification.net, 2026). It complements financial planning instead of replacing it.
Read this answer in the FAQA financial advisor helps you fund retirement: savings, investments, income and taxes. A retirement coach helps you design the life that money supports: identity, purpose, routines and relationships. Most people benefit from both. Rarified Life's webinar argues that meeting only with a financial planner is a poor way to prepare for the rest of your life.
Read this answer in the FAQNo. A therapist is a licensed clinician who can assess and treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. A coach focuses on goals, purpose and action, and does not provide treatment. If you are struggling with persistent low mood after retiring, talk with a licensed mental health professional. Coaching can sit alongside that care.
Read this answer in the FAQIndustry sources report that retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session, with group workshops and programs also offered (lifecoachingcertification.net, 2026). Rarified Life's webinar is free to attend. Current pricing for the 8-week Preferment live course is listed on the Rarified Life course page, so check there for the latest figure before you enroll.
Read this answer in the FAQIt depends on what is at stake for you. If your identity is wrapped up in work, drifting through several unhappy years can cost more than a program fee. A meta-analysis cited by lifecoachingcertification.net found 28% of retirees experience depression, with a 40% spike in self-reported depression in the first years after retiring. Coaching is not therapy, but it works on purpose and structure.
Read this answer in the FAQStart with the free webinar, or reach Rarified Life directly about coaching.
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