A cohort analysis of the investment performance of TIAA Traditional
Abundant economic and public policy data suggest that many Americans will struggle to maintain an adequate income in retirement.
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ACE dotEDU Podcast
Thought Leadership Spotlight
The 2021 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index
Financial literacy and well-being in a five generation America
TIAA Institute Reports
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In 2006, the University of Iowa changed its retirement plan default investment from a money market fund to a target date fund—and the resulting effect on participant behavior was significant.
If policymakers fail to act, Social Security benefits, which provide the largest portion of retirement income for many Americans, will be cut by about 25% starting in 2035
Events
2022 Fellows Symposium — Retirement readiness in uncertain times: Harnessing behavioral biases to mitigate risks
The TIAA Institute and the Pension Research Council will co-host a virtual Fellows Symposium focused on factors and biases that impact financial decisions…
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