Foundation for Personal Financial Education

Free Classes

As the Chapter President of the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, Scott Sandell teaches classes via zoom and throughout Arizona. Attend in person or watch on-demand! Each month Scott highlights a different strategy for planning, investing, and thriving in your golden years.

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The foundation for personal financial education arizona chapter is a 501c3 non profit educational organization

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2026 Monthly Topics

January   Harnessing the Power of ROTH

February  Understanding Taxation in Retirement

March   BecomingTax-Efficient in Retirement

April  Navigating Safe Investments in Today's Market

May  Combating Inflation in Retirement

June  The Art of Income Production in Retirement

July  Preparing for Long-Term Care Costs

August  Positioning Yourself to Thrive in Retirement

September  Finding Unbiased Financial Advice

October Understanding Annuities

November  Understanding Required Minimum Dist.
December
   Essential Estate Planning

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11am First Tuesday Class of The Month

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10:30am FPFE: SDale Mustang Library

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10am FPFE: NFLL/NAIL

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2pm 2nd Wednesday Class of the Month

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10am 2nd Saturday Class of the Month

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10:30am FPFE: SDale Civic Center

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Thursday, March 19
10:30 am am MST/AZ Time


Thursday, March 19
4 pm Pacific & Arizona
5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern


Monday, March 30
4 pm Pacific & Arizona
5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Q & A Class




March 2026

Becoming Tax Efficient in Retirement

Harnessing the Power of Roth

Master your retirement taxes before they master you!

Learn how different “buckets” of money—IRA, Roth, and after-tax savings—are each taxed, and how to position them so more dollars end up in your pocket and eventually in your heirs’ hands, not the IRS’s. We’ll walk through real-world style scenarios that show how small, strategic changes can potentially eliminate thousands in unnecessary taxes both now and over your lifetime.


This class is especially important if you’re nearing or in retirement, because tax rules change how and when you must tap your accounts, what happens when Required Minimum Distributions kick in, and how much your heirs may lose to the 10‑year distribution rules and estate taxes without a clear plan. As a non‑profit educational program, the workshop is strictly “no sales, no product pitches”—just unbiased education focused on lowering your tax burden today and in the future.


Register now to reserve your spot now and learn how to turn your retirement savings into a more tax‑efficient lifetime income plan that supports you, supports your legacy, and gives you greater control over one of the biggest costs in retirement: taxes.

Watch the Replay:

Understanding Taxation in Retirement

Thursday, April 2
10:30 am Arizona

Scottsdale Mustang Library


Tuesday, April 7
10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Wednesday, April 8
2 pm Pacific & Arizona
3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Saturday, April 11
10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Thursday, April 16
10:30 am Arizona

Scottsdale Civic Center Library


Monday, April 27
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Q & A Class

April 2026

Understanding Taxation in Retirement

Taxation in retirement is vastly different than your working years. Understanding the taxation that effects retirees will help you navigate as efficiently as possible. Don't let confusing tax rules eat away at your nest egg!  Watch and gain a deep understanding of the unique tax landscape that applies to retirees.

Essential Estate Planning

Tuesday, May 5
10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Thursday, May 7
10:30 am Arizona

Scottsdale Mustang Library


Saturday, May 9

10 am Pacific & Arizona
11 am Mountain/Noon Central/1 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Wednesday, May 13
2 pm Pacific & Arizona
3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern

Public Zoom Class


Thursday, May 21
10:30 am Arizona

Scottsdale Civic Center Library


Thursday, May 21
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern


Monday, April 27
4 pm Pacific & Arizona

5 pm Mountain/6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern

LIVE Zoom Q & A Class

May 2026

Combating Inflation in Retirement

Scott Sandell delves into the challenges that retirees and pre-retirees face in the current economic climate, particularly focusing on the impact of inflation and its effects on bond values and investment strategies. Inflation remains a significant concern for retirees, as it erodes purchasing power and increases the cost of living.

Essential Estate Planning