Millennial Financial Literacy and Fin-tech Use
Millennials comprise 35% of the U.S. labor force and by 2019 are expected to surpass Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest generation.
Our Mission
Thought Leadership Spotlight
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TIAA Institute - GFLEC Personal Finance Index
Financial knowledge correlates strongly with financial outcomes.
Potential vs. Realized Savings Under Automatic Enrollment
Research Reports
Millennials comprise 35% of the U.S. labor force and by 2019 are expected to surpass Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest generation. So their financial capability matters greatly to the U.S. economy.
Understanding the prevalence, diversity and predictive power of behavioral factors—deviations from classical assumptions about consumer choice—is critical for theory, research and policy.
Many older adults experience declining cognitive ability and make sub-optimal investment decisions, posing a challenge for themselves and their families.
Insights
Automatic enrollment helps boost retirement plan contributions, but its ultimate impact on plan balances is unclear.
Many older adults experience declining cognitive ability and make sub-optimal investment decisions, posing a challenge for themselves and their families.
Given the complexity – and risks – of choosing between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan, how do university employees decide?
Events
2018 Fellows Symposium – A Fresh Look at Some Key Challenges for Higher Ed
The TIAA Institute is hosting a Fellows Symposium on November 1, 2018, in New York City focused on key issues in higher education.
2016 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award Ceremony
Past EventsWorking 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.