Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD122   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/94
CPD122 19946-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Retirement Planning
Focuses on cultural and social aspects of retirement planning with emphasis on financial planning, legal concerns, attitude and role adjustments. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CPD122   19946-99999 Retirement Planning
1. List the areas necessary for the development of a successful retirement plan and transition. (I-VI)
2. Locate information and develop networking, mentoring and professional contacts for retirement. (I-VI)
3. Identify a desired personal lifestyle and alternative ways of using leisure time in retirement. (II, III, IV, V)
4. Evaluate and identify preferred housing, climate and geographical location. (III)
5. Evaluate health status and identify appropriate health insurance and health maintenance activities. (IV)
6. Identify legal issues that impact adults in retirement. (IV)
7. Clarify and prioritize personal values, strengths, and civic interests. (V)
8. Identify present skills and educational needs to enhance retirement employment, volunteer or leisure activities. (II, V)
9. Identify attitude toward retirement, changes in roles and changes in relationships. (I, II, V)
10. Develop a proposed financial plan and budget for retirement. (VI)
11. Analyze information and implement goal setting/decision making in developing a retirement plan. (VI)
12. Develop self-esteem and self-confidence to enter a new role and stage of life. (I-VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CPD122   19946-99999 Retirement Planning
    I. Challenges of Retirement
        A. Lifestyle Change, Transitions
        B. Life Expectancy
        C. New Growth and Learning
      II. Attitude and Role Adjustments
          A. Personal Roles and Identity
          B. Use of humor as a Coping Mechanism
          C. Changing Personal Roles
            1. Marriage Role
            2. Widow-widowerhood
            3. Grandparent-Parent
            4. Friendship
            5. The Single Older Person
            6. Late or Second Marriages
        III. Housing
            A. Location and Climate
            B. Cost of Living Index
            C. Housing Choices and Cost
            D. Financial Issues
          IV. Health and Safety
              A. Effect of Retirement on Health
              B. Health Maintenance
              C. Physical Fitness Program
                1. Prevention
                2. Nutrition
              D. Home Safety and Accidents
              E. Health Insurance
              F. Self-esteem, Stress Management
              G. Living Wills, Power of Attorney
            V. Retirement Life Planning
                A. The Concept of Leisure
                B. Life Balance and Time Management
                  1. Activities for Fun, Recognition or Adventure
                  2. Employment, Volunteer, Civic Activities
                  3. Social, Spiritual, Educational
              VI. Financial Planning
                  A. Evaluation of Assets
                  B. Income Sources
                    1. Investments
                    2. Pensions
                    3. Social Security
                    4. Employment
                    5. Cutting Expenses in Retirement
                    6. Drafting a Budget
                    7. Savings Program
                    8. Early Retirement vs. Traditional Retirement
                    9. Decision Making
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