By the numbers
Retirement and webinar statistics, by the numbers
Published 2026 research shows retirement brings real financial pressure and that many people who sign up for webinars never watch them; both facts shape how to approach a retirement webinar.
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What do the 2026 retirement statistics say?
They say money pressure is common and long-term care alone can cost a 65-year-old $135,000 to more than $665,000, which is why a purpose plan should sit alongside a financial plan, never replace it.
Every figure below is quoted from a published source, linked beside it. None of these numbers are Rarified Life's own data, and none describe results from the Rarified Life presentation or course.
Published statistics
$135,000 to $665,000+
A new index featured in the New York Times found the average 65-year-old needs $135,000 today just to cover future long-term care, and that number can jump past $665,000 depending on health and sex.
Source: The Retirement Cost Few Are Talking About [New 2026 Data] (YouTube)
Nearly 70%
Nearly 70% of survey respondents have delayed a major financial goal, described as a "quiet" response to financial strain.
Source: Retirement Survey and Insights Report 2026 (Goldman Sachs Asset Management)
More than 60%
More than 60% of survey respondents have taken on work outside their primary job, most out of necessity rather than a desire to increase disposable income.
Source: Retirement Survey and Insights Report 2026 (Goldman Sachs Asset Management)
Under $100,000
Households earning less than $100,000 were most likely to report difficulty making progress toward long-term financial goals.
Source: Retirement Survey and Insights Report 2026 (Goldman Sachs Asset Management)
49% and 57%
The average live webinar attendance rate is 49%, and total attendance including replays reaches 57%. Best-performing days are Tuesday through Thursday, with peak times starting at 11 a.m.
Source: 42 Webinar Statistics Businesses Should Know in 2026 (Zoom)
80%
Based on TwentyThree's research, 80% of companies polled said they are either increasing their webinar budget in 2026 or keeping it the same as in 2025.
Source: 42 Webinar Statistics Businesses Should Know in 2026 (Zoom)
What each number means for you
| Statistic | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| Long-term care: $135,000 to $665,000+ | Get financial advice on care costs; a purpose plan does not replace it. |
| Nearly 70% delayed a major goal | Financial strain is common; talk to a licensed professional early. |
| Live attendance 49%, with replays 57% | Registering is not watching. Book the time like an appointment. |
| Best days Tuesday to Thursday | Midweek may be an easier time to give a presentation your full attention. |
Further reading
For the financial side of retirement, the J.P. Morgan Guide to Retirement includes retirement savings checkpoints and annual savings needed by household income. For the life side, start with the free retirement webinar.
Start with the free presentation
Registration is free and gives you instant access to the 5-step plan for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement.
Common questions
See all 44 questions- Is this a retirement planning webinar about money?
- No. This presentation focuses on identity, purpose, and how you will spend your time after your career. It does not cover Social Security, pensions, investments, or taxes. For those topics, a financial or benefits retirement webinar from your plan provider or a licensed professional is the right resource.
- How do I get the most from a retirement webinar?
- Block the time, watch somewhere quiet, and keep a notebook nearby. Zoom's 2026 webinar benchmarks put average live attendance at 49% and attendance including replays at 57%, which suggests many people who register never watch. Treat it like an appointment with your future self.
- Retirement coach vs financial planner: what's the difference?
- A financial planner helps with money: savings, income, investments, and taxes. A retirement coach helps with life: identity, purpose, and structure. Many people benefit from both. Rarified Life's presentation argues that a meeting with a financial planner, on its own, does not prepare you for the rest of your life.
- Who is a retirement coach not right for?
- If your urgent need is a budget, a pension decision, Social Security timing, or tax planning, a retirement coach is not the right first call. Those questions belong with a licensed financial professional or your plan provider. Coaching fits best when you want help with purpose, identity, and daily structure.
- Is the retirement webinar really free?
- Yes. Rarified Life describes it as a free presentation and a free class, and registering costs nothing. The paid offer that follows it is Preferment, an 8-week live course. You can watch the presentation without committing to the course or anything else.
- Is it a live webinar or a recording?
- The registration page offers instant access and a "Watch Training" button, which points to a presentation you can watch soon after registering. To confirm the current format before you sign up, check the registration page at rarifiedlife.com or contact Rarified Life directly.