What’s in a Name? The Surprising Role of Organizational Trust in Retirement Investing

Infographic about the role of organizational trust in retirement investing. Shows a person stacking blocks labeled "High-Trust" and "Low-Trust," with icons for trust, risk, expectations, and decisions.

New research finds a hidden price of trust in financial decision-making. Investors allocate much more to trust funds associated with highly trusted organizations, even when less-trusted institutions offer identical funds, potentially leading investors to sacrifice substantial long-term wealth. Read more about the price of trust in financial behavior here.Read More

The Global Retirement Income Challenge: Lessons from Around the World

Map illustrating global retirement systems with interconnected pathways between continents. Highlights different financial approaches for securing lifetime income.

New research from the TIAA Institute examines retirement systems across 11 countries and finds that retirees are more likely to choose lifetime income when it is integrated directly into the retirement system. Their findings offer important lessons for policymakers, plan sponsors, and financial advisors seeking to strengthen retirement security in the United States.Read More