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Featured Research
The Personal Finance Index: A New Measure of Financial Literacy
Operating and Financial Leverage in Gen Y Households
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Postsecondary Success, Debt, and Philanthropy’s Role
The TIAA Institute and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors co-hosted a convening of funders and thought leaders.
2016 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award Ceremony
Past EventsInsights
As market forces continue to reshape the higher education landscape, understanding the U.S. college presidency – and its inherent challenges and opportunities – is more important than ever.
The story of a generation drowning in debt is misleading for a number of reasons. This report looks at the landscape of student debt in the U.S. as well as trends and innovative approaches in private funding of higher education.
Over the past decade, foundations and other entities awarding higher education grants have shifted their focus toward programs that encourage student retention and graduation, particularly for low-income and first-generation college students.
Research Reports
Financial communications can be complex, making misinterpretation likely. This study takes an in-depth look at how people process – and act upon – financial information.
To preserve retirement wealth, IRAs and employer-sponsored defined contribution plans typically impose a penalty on early withdrawals. How might individuals respond if the penalty were lifted?
Many defined contribution plans pay benefits as a lump sum, putting retirees’ lifetime income security at risk. Longevity income annuities address this concern.
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.