Cost
How much does a retirement coach cost?
Last updated: November 2026
What is the typical price of retirement coaching?
A retirement coach costs anywhere from about $125 an hour to $1,000 an hour, depending on location and format, according to rates quoted by AARP.
Rarified Life prices its retirement coaching as a fixed program rather than by the hour. As of November 2026, the Preferment course page lists $6,000.00, while its investment section describes $3,000 for eight weekly live sessions with Anne van Leynseele, the book and guided homework. Confirm the current figure before enrolling.
New here? Start with the Rarified Life retirement coach overview, then come back to this page.
Published retirement coach rates
These figures come from the pages cited. They are market examples, not Rarified Life prices.
- $125 to $150 an hour, and $800 to $1,000 per hour in major cities such as Boston, Miami or San Francisco, depending on where you live. Quoted in AARP, “Do You Need a Retirement Coach?”
- Around $150 per session for a couple of sessions, from one coach profiled by AARP, who notes the coaching can be tailored to the individual.
- $3,600 flat fee for six months, from another coach profiled by AARP.
- $150 to $300 per session is typical for retirement coaches, according to Life Coaching Certification.
How retirement coaching is priced
| Pricing model | How it works | Published example | Tends to suit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-length group course (Rarified Life Preferment) | One price for a defined program | 8 weeks; see the course page for the current price | People who want structure, a curriculum and an end date |
| Hourly | Pay per hour of coaching | $125 to $150 an hour up to $800 to $1,000 in major cities (AARP) | People who want occasional, flexible help |
| Per session | Pay per meeting, sometimes in small bundles | Around $150 each (AARP); $150 to $300 (Life Coaching Certification) | People testing whether coaching fits |
| Flat program fee | One price for a longer individual engagement | $3,600 for six months (AARP) | People who want sustained one-on-one support |
What raises or lowers the price of a retirement coach?
- Location.AARP's quoted range climbs sharply in major cities.
- One-on-one vs group. Individual time costs more per hour than shared sessions.
- Length. A couple of sessions and a six-month engagement are very different commitments.
- What is included. Preferment includes the book and built-in homework; some coaches charge for time only.
Preferment pricing, stated plainly
We would rather show you a discrepancy than hide it. As of November 2026, the Rarified Life course page shows a listed price of $6,000.00 and, further down, an investment section describing $3,000 for eight weekly live sessions with Anne, the book, and the guided homework that turns reading into a plan. Please check the Preferment course page for the current price.
Rarified Life also offers a free presentation, so you can understand the approach before spending anything. Health insurance and Medicare generally do not cover coaching. See what the course includes.
Common questions
- How much does a retirement coach cost?
- Retirement coaching prices vary widely. The AARP article “Do You Need a Retirement Coach?” quotes rates from about $125 to $150 an hour up to $800 to $1,000 per hour in major cities such as Boston, Miami or San Francisco. Life Coaching Certification reports that retirement coaches typically charge $150 to $300 per session.
- How much does the Preferment course cost?
- As of November 2026, the Preferment course page on rarifiedlife.com lists a price of $6,000.00, while the investment section on the same page describes $3,000 for eight weekly live sessions with Anne, the book and guided homework. Because the page shows both figures, confirm the current price on the course page before enrolling.
- Is there a flat-fee option for retirement coaching?
- Some coaches charge flat program fees instead of hourly rates. AARP reports one coach charging a flat fee of $3,600 for six months. The main Rarified Life paid offering is also a fixed-length program: the 8-week Preferment live course, priced on its course page, rather than an open-ended hourly arrangement.
- Does insurance or Medicare cover retirement coaching?
- Generally, no. Retirement coaching is not a medical or mental health treatment, so health insurance and Medicare typically do not cover it. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety after retiring, a licensed therapist or physician is the right first call, and coaching can sit alongside that care.
- Is the free presentation really free?
- Yes. Rarified Life offers a free online presentation that describes a 5-step plan for replacing the “what now?” dread of retirement. It is aimed at accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement. You register on the Rarified Life website to watch the training at no cost.
- Does Rarified Life offer one-on-one retirement coaching?
- One-on-one coaching is listed as coming soon on the Rarified Life website. Today, the main way to work with Anne van Leynseele is the 8-week Preferment live course. Check rarifiedlife.com for updates on when individual coaching becomes available and how it will be priced.
Start with the free option
The free Rarified Life presentation walks through a 5-step plan for replacing the “what now?” feeling about retirement. It is made for accomplished women in their 50s and 60s who are nearing or in retirement, and you can watch it after a short registration.