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TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America) is a financial services organization founded in 1918 to help educators secure lifelong financial stability. Today, it serves professionals in education, research, healthcare, government, and the nonprofit sector. TIAA provides retirement plans, investment products, banking services, and life insurance, with a strong emphasis on long-term, low-cost retirement solutions. Known for its guaranteed annuity offerings and mission-driven structure, TIAA operates as a nonprofit organization, reinvesting profits to benefit its participants.
House Advances Spending Bill Carrying SECURE Act; Next Stop: Senate
As expected, the SECURE Act cleared another hurdle Tuesday, as the House of Representatives approved the massive $1.4…
Financial Literacy Gap Hampers African-American Financial Wellness
The financial well-being of African-Americans lags that of the U.S. population as a whole, according to a new…
3 New Surveys Show How Student Loan Debt is Crippling 401(k) Contributions
Student loan debt, that mortal enemy of retirement savings, is showing no signs of slowing its assault on…
Do Target-Date Funds Encourage Riskier 401k Allocation Decisions?
What effect do target-date funds have on 401k plan participants’ asset allocation? Aside from “set it and forget…
Why We Struggle With 401(k) Saving
People are bad at delayed gratification. Who knew? “Given the choice between a smaller immediate payout or a…
Concerns Over SECURE Act Annuity, Stretch IRA Provisions
The retirement reform-focused SECURE Act (H.R. 1994) has an unusual level of bipartisan support, as evidenced by the…
The Benefits of Direct Real Estate Investing in 401k Target Date Funds
Keep a steady course, change it up, consider new investment menu options—it’s that time of year again, and…
401(k) Plan Sponsors Seriously Worried About Employee Retirement Chances
Should 401(k) advisors be banging HSA and annuity (or rather “guaranteed income”) options harder? Yes, if we’re to…
How Does 401(k) Plan Leakage Affect Automatic Enrollment?
Dispiriting news. While automatic enrollment certainly helps boost retirement plan participation and contributions, its ultimate impact on overall…
How Damaging is Financial Overconfidence to Older 401k Savers?
There’s a fine line between confidence and overconfidence, and when it comes to financial matters, crossing into the…