Vanderbilt Retirement Plan

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 More

If you have existing retirement savings with TIAA-CREF, you should be aware that your investments may be handled differently during the retirement plan transition depending on the funds you hold. Read More

Vanderbilt’s new retirement plan structure offers best-in-class funds that were carefully selected and will be continuously monitored by Vanderbilt’s Retirement Plan Oversight Committee. Read More

Employees who contribute to a non-Vanderbilt retirement plan through outside businesses in which they are at least a 50 percent owner need to report their contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read More

Employees who want to change the percent of their salaries they contribute to Vanderbilt’s retirement plan to take effect in April should submit the appropriate forms to HR by March 31. Read More

Fidelity provides administrative services for the plan, including best-in-class mutual funds managed by multiple investment firms as selected by the Vanderbilt Retirement Plan Oversight Committee. Read More

If you currently have annuity investments with TIAA-CREF and/or VALIC as part of your Vanderbilt retirement plan, these investments will remain with TIAA-CREF and/or VALIC unless you initiate an individual transfer of assets. Read More

Active employees can now choose the funds their contributions will be directed to beginning in April when Vanderbilt transitions to its new retirement plan structure. Read More

Fidelity will hold onsite and online workshops covering the details of Vanderbilt’s new retirement plan structure and the transition process for current employees beginning Monday, Feb. 2. Read More

Employees wanting to learn more about Vanderbilt’s retirement plan transition or get help with investments have several options. Read More

Vanderbilt’s new 403(b) retirement plan structure that will take effect in April includes three investment tiers that you can choose from, including a self-directed brokerage account. Read More

Vanderbilt recently announced steps it is taking to make the retirement plan work even better for employees in 2015. Learn what you can do now to start preparing for the transition. Read More

The Retirement Plan Transition Guide is coming soon. Look for your copy of the guide in your mailbox, or preview it online now. Read More

Vanderbilt is taking steps to streamline and simplify the administration of the 403(b) retirement plan beginning in April 2015. Read More

Saving for retirement is different than living in retirement. That’s why Human Resources and Fidelity Investments are offering “The Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning,” a special seminar for Vanderbilt employees. Read More

Vanderbilt Human Resources is partnering with Vanguard to offer two free retirement investing workshops for employees on Tuesday, April 15. Read More

Employees who contribute to a non-Vanderbilt retirement plan through outside businesses in which they are at least a 50 percent owner need to report their contributions to Human Resources by April 1. Read More

Human Resources will sponsor two free education sessions on March 11 and 12 to help employees plan for their transition to retirement. Read More

(iStockphoto) Vanderbilt employees who participate in the retirement plan are eligible for free retirement counseling. As part of an ongoing service to Vanderbilt faculty and staff, Human Resources offers 30-minute sessions with the four retirement vendors: TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, VALIC and Fidelity. During the sessions, employees will meet one-on-one with… Read More

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service adjusts the limits for retirement plan contributions to reflect price and wage inflation. Read More