206Z Summer 2026 Investing Basics in Retirement

Find joy in investing and sleep well at night. Once we retire, our investment goals change, depending on whether our basic expenses are covered by a pension or whether we need to generate income from our investments. Our time horizon to recover from a major market decline has changed and this impacts the investments we make. In these sessions you will learn about your investment goals, your tolerance for risk, investments typically recommended for retirees, and how to do basic research for investments that interest you. Do it simply.

Sylvia Auton, Ph.D, is a retired FCPS training director and math educator. A self-taught investment expert, she now speaks to retiree groups and authored Grandma Sylvia’s Guide to the Stock Market: Win the Great Game and Sleep Well at Night, helping others navigate finance with confidence.