Transitions in Retirement Essentials (Open to the Public)

Figure on beach at sunset, "retirement" carved in the sand

Designated Saturdays • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Zoom/Stream-Rec

February 7, (14 no class), 21, 28 • March 7, 14, 21

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This engaging, fun, life-changing program teaches us to appreciate what matters most for ourselves, our dreams and our goals, and how to enjoy the exciting times ahead. If we develop goals and plans for these years, the transition into retirement will be smoother and much more fulfilling. This series of classes will provide some structure and professional aid in planning for this exciting future. 

Program Coordinator: Russell MacKeand

Coordinators: William Clark, Mickey La Casa, Tom La Casa, Joseph Lawton, M.D., Ellie Monroe, Jim Monroe and Mike Stover 

Tech Coordinators: Tom La Casa, Russell MacKeand, Ellie Monroe and Jim Monroe 

Income Tax Planning

February 7 • Zoom/Live Stream

Speaker: James Johnson, Enrolled Agent, The Tax Guy

Retirement presents several challenges in dealing with additional taxes and proper planning to address them is essential. This session covers important age requirements, the impact of Social Security on your taxes, how wages affect Social Security and what happens if you start a business. Additional topics include IRAs, 401(k)s, Pensions, Annuities and taxation of distributions. The sale of your primary residence and income property will be addressed.

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Trap

February 21 Zoom/Stream-Rec

Speaker: John Pak CFP, RICP, EA, Otium Advisory Group

Congress’s new One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) may sound promising but hidden inside are changes that could trip up retirees. From higher borrowing costs to shifting tax rules, even charitable giving is affected. This class will cut through the noise and show you—in plain English—how OBBB could impact your retirement income, taxes and spending habits. We’ll explore three retirement traps: (1) over-borrowing, (2) bad budgeting and (3) behavioral mistakes, using real-life case studies.

Diagnostic Imaging Technology, State of the Art

February 28Zoom

Speaker: Vahid Yaghmai, M.D., UCI Health

This talk will highlight some of the most important advances in medical imaging, including speed of image, acquisition, safety, data management and image guided therapies. Clinical examples will be shown to illustrate these advances. New technologies in diagnostic imaging (CT/MRI/Ultrasound), molecular imaging as well as interventional radiology will be discussed.

 

To Be Determined

March 7 • Zoom/Stream-Rec  

Speaker: TBD

Please watch the OLLI Website for updates on this class.

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

March 14Zoom/Stream-Rec 

Speaker:  Robert Pedicini, M.D., St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Class description will be updated on the OLLI website at a later date.

Avoiding Identity Theft: Dark Web, Social Engineering and Scams

March 21 Zoom 

Speaker:   Dr. Tobi West, Cyber Center Director, Computer & Cyber Sciences Dept.

Chair, Coastline College

The number of identity theft and fraud cases remains high across the country. Recovery after an identity theft incident can be costly, both financially and emotionally. In this session, you will learn about how to avoid identity theft by understanding the latest scams and techniques that adversaries use. Tips for prevention, detection and resources will be shared to help you better keep your identity safe.