Plan for financial independence. Master retirement planning through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Retirement Planning short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online retirement planning course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Retirement Essentials
How much you need and where to save
the 4% ruleretirement account typesemployer matching strategiesFIRE movement basicsSocial Security basicshealthcare in retirementwithdrawal strategies
2
Retirement Fundamentals
Plan your financial future
why start retirement planning earlycompound interest powerretirement savings rateretirement age considerationslife expectancy planninginflation impactretirement planning calculator use
3
Retirement Accounts
Tax-advantaged saving options
traditional vs Roth IRA/401kemployer matching strategiescontribution limitscatch-up contributionsrollover optionsRoth conversion strategyself-employed retirement accounts
4
Retirement Investing
Invest for long-term growth
asset allocation by agetarget-date fundsindex fund strategiesbond allocationinternational diversificationrebalancing scheduledividend growth strategy
5
Your Retirement Number
Calculate how much you need
the 4% rule25x rule of thumbestimating expenses in retirementhealthcare cost planningSocial Security estimationpension considerationsgap analysis
6
FIRE Movement
Financial Independence, Retire Early
FIRE principleslean FIRE vs fat FIREcoast FIRE and barista FIREaggressive savings strategiesside income for FIREFIRE calculation toolsthe FIRE community
7
Retirement Income
Generate income in retirement
withdrawal strategiesbucket strategySocial Security optimizationannuity basicsdividend income portfoliopart-time work optionsmanaging sequence risk
8
Healthcare Planning
Cover medical costs in retirement
Medicare overviewsupplemental insurancehealth savings accounts (HSA)long-term care insurancedental and vision coverageprescription drug planshealthcare cost estimation
9
Estate Planning
Protect and transfer your wealth
wills and trusts basicspower of attorneybeneficiary designationsestate tax planningcharitable giving strategiesfamily wealth communicationworking with estate attorneys
10
Retirement Lifestyle
Make the most of retirement
purpose and fulfillmentsocial connections in retirementvolunteering and giving backtravel in retirementrelocation considerationsstaying mentally activeretirement adjustment period
What You'll Learn in This Retirement Planning Course
Start this retirement planning short course today. Swipe through AI-powered tiles, earn badges, and build a daily learning habit — no experience needed.