Vanderbilt Retirement Plan
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Free workshops, webcasts from Fidelity Investments now available on-demand
Registering for saving and retirement planning webcasts and getting on-demand advice just got easier, thanks to Fidelity Investments’ new webcast hub. Read MoreMar 2, 2017
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Report 2016 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt University retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50 percent owner, you need to report your 2016 contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read MoreJan 13, 2017
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Learn to make the most out of Social Security at Fidelity luncheon in November
If you’re nearing retirement, R.S.V.P. today to attend a special luncheon session for Vanderbilt University employees to learn about Social Security and how it can fit into your retirement plan. Read MoreOct 7, 2016
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Save the date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 17–31
Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Are you ready? Here are some “basics” to help you prepare. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Fidelity offers financial tips for women in dealing with life’s curveballs
In a recent webcast, Fidelity hosted a Q&A with financial experts who discussed how life-changing events can get in the way of women's financial planning and offered tips for taking an active role in their finances before these events happen. Read MoreJun 10, 2016
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Get instant access to your retirement plan with NetBenefits Mobile app
NetBenefits Mobile offers multiple resources to help make sure you are on track for retirement. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Report 2015 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 1
If you contribute to a non-Vanderbilt retirement plan through an outside business in which you are at least a 50 percent owner, you need to report your 2015 contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read MoreFeb 10, 2016
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Take advantage of Fidelity’s guidance consulting service at no cost
As a Vanderbilt employee, you can take advantage of Fidelity’s guidance consulting service at no cost, even if you aren’t currently participating in the retirement plan. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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IRS announces 2016 retirement plan contribution limits
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service reviews the limits for retirement plan contributions and makes necessary adjustments to reflect price and wage inflation. For the 2016 calendar year, the limits will remain as follows. Read MoreDec 9, 2015
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Retirement plan disclosure fee to be distributed Oct. 15
On Oct. 15, Fidelity will send the government-required retirement plan participant fee disclosure to employees who are eligible to participate in the Vanderbilt University 403(b) Retirement Plan. Read MoreOct 9, 2015
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Retirement plan update for employees leaving Vanderbilt
Effective Oct. 15, Vanderbilt will require most former employees with balances less than $1,000 in the Vanderbilt University 403(b) Retirement Plan to roll their savings over to another plan or account, or take the balance as a distribution. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Make your money go further with retirement contribution matching
Vanderbilt will match 3 percent of your mandatory retirement plan contribution and 2 percent of your voluntary contribution dollar for dollar once you become eligible. Read MoreAug 21, 2015
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New Vanguard share class coming; Online workshops help you save
Vanguard Target Date Funds lower cost shares coming soon; Fidelity offers resources to help you learn about and manage retirement savings. Read MoreJul 1, 2015
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Fidelity offers ongoing services to employees; first program is EasyEnroll
Fidelity will soon introduce a program called “EasyEnroll” to Vanderbilt employees who are not currently making voluntary contributions to the plan and do not have future voluntary elections recorded. Read MoreMay 19, 2015
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Learn tips for improving your retirement investment strategy
Are you looking for ways to improve your investment strategy? Fidelity will host several upcoming workshops on campus. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Vanderbilt retirement plan transition is complete
Vanderbilt’s retirement plan transition is complete. You can now enjoy the convenience of managing your account in one place with more online features. Read MoreApr 29, 2015
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Learn more about retirement plan balance transfers
Vanderbilt’s retirement plan transition is nearly complete. Soon you’ll also be able to view your transferred balance and adjust those investments, too. Read MoreApr 17, 2015
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Make retirement plan contribution changes beginning this week
Beginning this week, you may begin making changes to contribution percentages and types and continue to make investment elections for future contributions online using NetBenefits or by calling the Fidelity Retirement Service Center. Read MoreApr 10, 2015
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New retirement plan structure aims to increase participation by making options more manageable
When designing the new retirement plan structure, Vanderbilt’s Retirement Plan Oversight Committee considered independent third-party research on how the number of investment choices affects retirement plan participation. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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Retirement plan transition period begins April 1; reminder of upcoming key dates
As Vanderbilt’s retirement plan transition to the new streamlined structure nears its final stages, we want to remind you of several upcoming key dates and actions you should take to ensure your account is set up the way you want it to be. Read MoreMar 29, 2015