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The TIAA Institute has asked leading scholars and other experts what the COVID-19 pandemic will mean for individuals’ financial security, higher education and other types of institutions.
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ACE dotEDU Podcast

ACE dotEDU Podcast
Listen to Dave Richardson, the TIAA Institute’s managing director of research, and Jon Turk of the American Council on Education discuss college and university presidents’ top concerns as campuses move past the pandemic.
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Thought Leadership Spotlight

COVID-19’s economic disruptions have underlined the importance of possessing sound financial knowledge and skills, while the pandemic also accelerated needs for digital learning infrastructure across academia.

TIAA Institute Reports

Original research produced by the TIAA Institute—both independently and in collaboration with noted scholars—examines topics of interest to the academic, nonprofit and public sectors. The reports combine statistical findings with thoughtful, data-driven observations and conclusions to provide in-depth analyses appropriate for both technical and general audiences.

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Presidential perspectives on building next-generation postsecondary digital learning enterprises
November 2021

Are colleges and universities investing in the digital infrastructure needed to address the changing needs of learners?

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Investment defaults and retirement savings allocations
November 2021

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.

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Preparing for retirement reforms: Potential consequences for saving, work, and retirement plans
October 2021

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

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Strategic Collaborations

Working with leading research centers, associations and think tanks across the nation helps the TIAA Institute tap into their diverse expertise and broaden its impact among its audiences. This yields reliable, data-driven information leaders need to make sound decisions.

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