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TIAA Institute & Boettner/Pension Research Council Partnership Call for Proposals
The TIAA Institute & Boettner/Pension Research Council (PRC) Partnership announces a Call for Research Proposals on Behavioral Finance and Retirement. Proposals due May 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST
Diversifying Retirement Security
Many Americans may not realize that key details around proposed “Trump Accounts” are still unsettled, especially how funds will be invested. Early signals suggest a heavy tilt toward U.S. equity index funds, but calls for broader diversification are growing. Wharton economist Olivia S. Mitchell emphasizes that understanding these limits and pushing for diversified options will ...
A 20% Cut Is Closer Than You Think
Most Americans don’t realize Social Security benefits could be cut by ~20% in as soon as 6 years if Congress doesn’t act. Wharton economist Olivia S. Mitchell emphasizes that understanding the risks, increasing savings, and making smart claiming decisions now are critical to protecting long-term retirement security.
Rewards From A Compounding Window
President Trump says new child savings accounts can build generational wealth, but Wharton School economist Professor Olivia S. Mitchell emphasizes that consistent contributions and long-term investing are key to realizing meaningful rewards. Thoughtful planning across a long compounding window can assure consistent results.
Why Optimism Isn’t a Retirement Strategy
Elon Musk believes that AI will make retirement saving obsolete, but Wharton professor Olivia S. Mitchell calls the advice risky and potentially financially damaging. Experts understand that optimistic scenarios may fail, so we must still plan and save for retirement!
Income Floors For Retirement Longevity
Wharton professor Olivia S. Mitchell explains that many retirees underspend because they fear running out of money. That fear can be eased by securing guaranteed lifetime income, such as through lifetime annuities. When retirees know their basics are covered and how much they can safely spend, they feel confident enjoying life without worrying about running ...
The Wharton School’s Pension Research Council Welcomes T. Rowe Price as Associate Member
The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that T. Rowe Price has rejoined the Council as an Associate Member for 2026. T. Rowe Price first joined the PRC in 2007.
Wharton School’s Pension Research Council Welcomes Great Gray Trust as Associate Level Member
The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Great Gray Trust has rejoined the Council as an Associate Level Member for 2026
The Annuities Appeal
Should annuities be a default option in retirement plans? Retirees remain divided, even as Wharton Professor Olivia S. Mitchell’s new research highlights annuities’ potential to provide lifetime income and retirement security. In her recent follow-up article for the WSJ, she addresses readers’ concerns about cost, flexibility, and overall appeal.
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