March 12 - 13, 2026 | New York, NY
By invitation only
For three decades, the TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award for Outstanding Scholarly Writing on Lifelong Financial Security has stood as the premier recognition for research that advances Americans' financial well-being. Established in 1996, this prestigious award honors the intellectual legacy of Nobel Laureate Paul A. Samuelson, a former CREF Trustee who transformed economics by bringing mathematical rigor to economic theory while making complex ideas accessible to broader audiences.
The Behavioral Finance Fellows Symposium, co-hosted with the Pension Research Council, will examine two fundamental questions shaping the future of financial security: How does health influence wealth and financial decision-making in retirement? And how can behavioral insights help Americans make better financial choices throughout their lives?
Research presentations will explore the intricate connections between health status and consumption patterns, optimal retirement planning strategies, and the behavioral factors that influence everything from estate planning to Social Security claiming decisions.
Space is limited, but if you’re interested in attending, please contact tiaainstitute@tiaa.org.
