A collage of pictures of notable landmarks around the world

The Future of  Retirement Security 

Countries around the world are reforming their retirement systems to account for increases in longevity and other demographic and economic pressures.

Retirement Bill of Rights

The American retirement challenge is real, it affects us all, and it threatens the sustainability of our economy.

Financial literacy and retirement fluency 

New insights for improving financial well-being

The 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index

From longevity literacy to longevity fitness

Our society is transforming, and fast. The biggest challenge—and the biggest opportunity—will be helping people improve not just the length of their lives, but also the extent of their health and wealth.

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.

OCTOBER 2024

Financial well-being and

retirement readiness

in higher ed

Over half of higher ed employees are debt constrained and these individuals tend to be less confident in their retirement income prospects.

September 2024

Financial awareness and its role in financial behavior

Even with sufficient financial knowledge and skills, individuals unaware of the importance of responsible financial behavior could still end up making poor financial decisions.

September 2024

From gap years to golden years: A look at Gen Z’s current thinking about retirement

Gen Z—those born after 1996—make up 20% of the U.S. population, and they’re the most educated and diverse generation to date. How do they view retirement?

September 2024

The state of Hispanic financial wellness in the U.S.
Attitudes and behaviors that shape outcomes

Hispanics Americans, even high earners, face retirement-readiness challenges compared to whites at comparable income levels.

September 2024

The Case for Supporting Working Parents

Women are more likely than men to take time out of the workforce for childcare duties, particularly when childcare is unavailable or unaffordable.

August 2024

Counterfactual predictive analytics for enhancing STEM student success: Using the community college sector as an entry point

Approximately two-thirds of community college students expect to attain a four-year degree, but less than a third of those actually transfer to a four-year college.