Published by Rarified LifeLast updated November 2026
Retirement coaching by the numbers
Published figures show retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session, demand has risen 30% as baby boomers retire, and 28% of retirees experience depression.
Rarified Life collected these statistics so readers can see why the life side of retirement deserves real planning. Each number is quoted as published, with its source and conditions. None of them are Rarified Life's own figures, and Rarified Life's own program facts are listed separately further down.
How much does a retirement coach cost?
According to lifecoachingcertification.net (2026), retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session, with group workshops and encore career programs also offered. Rarified Life's webinar is free, and pricing for its 8-week Preferment course is listed on its course page.
The numbers, with sources
$150 to $300
Typical retirement coach fee per session
Source: lifecoachingcertification.net, "Retirement Coaching: An Emerging Niche for 2026"30%
Uptick in retirement coaching demand as baby boomers retire
Source: lifecoachingcertification.net, "Retirement Coaching: An Emerging Niche for 2026"28%
Retirees who experience depression, per a meta-analysis (PMC, 2020/2022)
Source: lifecoachingcertification.net, "Retirement Coaching: An Emerging Niche for 2026"40%
Spike in self-reported depression during the first years after retiring (PMC, 2020/2022)
Source: lifecoachingcertification.net, "Retirement Coaching: An Emerging Niche for 2026"34% vs 25%
Caregivers vs non-caregivers with less than $10,000 in savings and investments
Source: EBRI, "Findings From the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey"61% vs 47%
Share of caregivers vs non-caregivers who were female
Source: EBRI, "Findings From the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey"53% vs 62%
Caregivers vs non-caregivers with household incomes of $75,000 or more
Source: EBRI, "Findings From the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey"
What the cost numbers mean
The $150 to $300 range describes typical per-session fees for retirement coaches, as reported by lifecoachingcertification.net. Programs priced as a package, such as a multi-week course, are not directly comparable to a single session. When you compare options, divide the total price by the number of live sessions and note what else is included, such as a book or homework.
What the wellbeing numbers mean
The depression figures come from a meta-analysis reported by lifecoachingcertification.net, citing PMC research from 2020 and 2022. They describe retirees broadly, not coaching clients. They do not show that coaching prevents depression. They show that the transition carries real risk worth planning for, and that anyone with persistent low mood should speak with a licensed health professional.
What the caregiving numbers mean
EBRI defines caregivers as those who provided unpaid care for an adult or child within the last 12 months in a noninstitutional setting and helped with at least one activity of daily living or instrumental activity of daily living. EBRI found caregivers were more likely to have lower levels of financial assets and more likely to have a problem with debt than non-caregivers.
Rarified Life's own program facts
- Free webinar for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement
- 40-minute Breakthrough Session, booked online
- 8-week live Preferment course with eight weekly sessions
- 6 modules: Introduction, Identity, Motivation, Alignment, Accountability, Launch
- 1 book, Preferment, used as companion text and workbook
Take the first step: the free webinar
Rarified Life's free presentation is for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement. When you are ready for more, the 8-week live Preferment course goes deeper.
Common questions
See all questions in the FAQHow much does a retirement coach cost?
Industry sources report that retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session, with group workshops and programs also offered (lifecoachingcertification.net, 2026). Rarified Life's webinar is free to attend. Current pricing for the 8-week Preferment live course is listed on the Rarified Life course page, so check there for the latest figure before you enroll.
Read this answer in the FAQIs retirement coaching worth the money?
It depends on what is at stake for you. If your identity is wrapped up in work, drifting through several unhappy years can cost more than a program fee. A meta-analysis cited by lifecoachingcertification.net found 28% of retirees experience depression, with a 40% spike in self-reported depression in the first years after retiring. Coaching is not therapy, but it works on purpose and structure.
Read this answer in the FAQIs it common to feel depressed after retiring?
It is not rare. A meta-analysis cited by lifecoachingcertification.net found 28% of retirees experience depression, with a 40% spike in self-reported depression during the first years after retiring. If you have persistent low mood, contact a licensed health professional. Coaching can support purpose and structure, but it is not a treatment.
Read this answer in the FAQHow does caregiving affect retirement?
Caregiving can strain retirement finances. In its 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey findings, EBRI reported that 34 percent of caregivers had less than $10,000 in savings and investments, compared with 25 percent of non-caregivers, and that caregivers were more likely to have a problem with debt. If you are a caregiver, include that role in both your financial and life planning.
Read this answer in the FAQWhat is retirement coaching?
Retirement coaching is structured guidance for the life transition that comes with leaving full-time work. It focuses on identity, purpose, motivation, relationships and daily structure rather than investments. Industry writers note that retirement coaches address identity, purpose, and relationships, not just money (lifecoachingcertification.net, 2026). It complements financial planning instead of replacing it.
Read this answer in the FAQHow this guide was written
This guide was written by Rarified Life using the facts Rarified Life publishes about its own programs and the published sources cited on the page. Statistics are quoted as published with their sources. Rarified Life offers retirement coaching, so this is not an independent review.
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