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Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies^®
TCRS is dedicated to educating the American public on trends, issues, and opportunities related to saving and planning for retirement and achieving financial security in retirement.

Our Research
TI conducts several proprietary annual and periodic surveys, as well as partners with other research organizations on joint studies. Learn more about our research here.

THE INSTITUTE In the News

05/21/23 – Yahoo Finance – I'm nervous about my current rate of savings — but should I be?
05/18/23 – Money – Why So Many Americans Believe Social Security Is Going Away (Even Though It Isn’t)
05/16/23 – Pensions and Investments – Company size, cost cited as stumbling blocks to offering DC plan
05/15/23 – CNBC – There may never be a better time to create a retirement plan
05/14/23 – Yahoo Finance – Employers are becoming more open to hiring older workers
05/04/23 – Pensions and Investments – Employees relying on retirement saving accounts and Social Security
05/02/23 – Working Nation – New survey reveals disconnects between what employers offer and what workers need
05/02/23 – Investment News – Wide gaps exist between retirement plans, employee needs
04/26/23 – MSN – 31 Surprising Retirement & Social Security Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
04/24/23 – US News and World Report – Megatrends: The Longevity Economy
04/24/23 – AARP – 5 Reasons to Relocate in Retirement
04/20/23 – MSN – Here are the top 3 myths about retirement
04/19/23 – MarketWatch – 'The Pandemic was a Wake-up call to Employers' -- caregiving can kill a career
04/19/23 – Plan Sponsor – Plan Sponsors Have Lots to Prep for SECURE 2.0 Compliance
04/17/23 – AARP – 6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Retired
04/15/23 – Yahoo Finance – Here are 3 big fears Americans have about retiring. (And how to address each one)
04/13/23 – Investment News – Boomers bite back: Don’t blame us for retirement ‘Road to Nowhere’!
04/10/23 – US News and World Report – You May Be Getting More From Social Security Than You Think
04/04/23 – Yahoo Finance – Tips from Advisors To Plan Your Retirement Given Program’s Uncertain Future
04/03/23 – Yahoo Finance – Workers must plan on Social Security shortfall when retirement planning, advisers say
04/03/23 – Plan Sponsor – Measuring the Impact of Financial Wellness Programs
04/01/23 – Insurance News Net – Keeping five generations of workers happy with their benefits
03/31/23 – Yahoo! Finance – 5 Situations Where It’s Not Worth It To Hire a Tax Professional
03/28/23 – MarketWatch – It’s not just boomers vs. millennials, workplaces span Gen Z to the Silent Generation
03/27/23 – FedWeek – “What Goes Up, Must Come Down” Ringing True Lately
03/24/23 – Yahoo Finance – An Unlikely Solution Arises to Boomers' Financial Retirement Woes
03/22/23 – Yahoo Finance – Emerging Social Security proposals may fall short on addressing retirement crisis
03/21/23 – MSN – Top 5 Social Security Myths
03/15/23 – Yahoo Finance – Retirement Comparison: Why Women Have Less Savings Than Men
03/09/23 – CNBC – Women aren’t investing at the same rate as men.
03/08/23 – Yahoo Finance – Social Security: 40 Years After the Last Crisis
03/08/23 – CNBC – Retirement security is up for single women, down for their married counterparts
03/07/23 – Yahoo Finance – 7 Ways Baby Boomers Are Wasting Money in Retirement — and How To Stop It
03/05/23 – Yahoo! Finance – 12 Key Financial Milestones to Reach by Age 50
03/03/23 – Think Advisor – Why Secure 2.0’s RMD Delay Matters Even More Than Many Think
Money Talks News – Which Generation Has the Most Super Savers?
03/01/23 – Yahoo Finance – 6 Obstacles Women Face While Building Wealth
03/01/23 – Insurance News Net – What will it take to bridge the personal finances gap for women?
02/28/23 – CPA – This is the One Easy Tax Credit Many U.S. Workers are Overlooking
Yahoo Finance – Here’s How Much of Your Paycheck You Should Save Each Month
02/22/23 – MSN – 10 Cheap Things to Do in Retirement
02/22/23 – MSN – The Top 8 Retirement Dreams People Look Forward To
02/20/23 – The Motley Fool – 7 in 10 People Are Still Losing Sleep Over This Social Security Myth
02/14/23 – Kiplinger – Study finds Gen Z doing an “extraordinary” job saving for retirement
02/13/23 – YR Media – Study: Gen Z Gaining Ground On Retirement Planning
02/12/23 – La Opinion – La Generación Z en Estados Unidos toma ventaja en los ahorros para su jubilación
02/10/23 – The Motley Fool – Claiming Social Security at Age 62 Is Tempting. Here's Why You Should Hold Out.
02/09/23 – The Motley Fool – 24% of Workers Expect Social Security to Be Their Primary Retirement Income Source.
02/04/23 – Yahoo Finance – Gen Z is 'doing extraordinarily well' saving for retirement, study finds
02/03/23 – MSN – 4 Retirement Wealth-Building Strategies for Young People
01/27/23 – Yahoo Finance – Retirement planning is ‘an area all generations can improve’ on
01/27/23 – Yahoo Finance – With Social Security in Jeopardy, How Do Americans Plan To Fund Retirement?
01/25/23 – FEDWeek – Women Twice as Likely to Push Back Retirement Due to Pandemic
01/23/23 – US News and World Report – How Secure Act 2.0 Impacts Investors
01/21/23 – Yahoo Finance – New retirement withdrawal rule is a boon for wealthy seniors
01/19/23 – Entrepreneur – How to Plan for Saving Money Each Month
01/19/23 – Fox Business – Secure 2.0: More part-time workers will be eligible for 401(k) plans
07/16/22 – Yahoo Finance – Many workers have only their retirement savings for emergencies

Transamerica Institute® is a nonprofit, private foundation dedicated to identifying, researching, and educating the public about health and wellness, employment, financial literacy, longevity, and retirement. Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®, an operating division of Transamerica Institute, conducts one of the largest and longest-running annual retirement surveys of its kind. Transamerica Institute is funded by contributions from Transamerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as insurance, securities, ERISA, tax, investment, legal, medical, or financial advice or guidance. Please consult independent professionals for answers to your specific questions.

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