Saving for Retirement

Columbia University’s Retirement Programs help employees plan for the future and provide a foundation of retirement income in addition  to personal savings, investments and Social Security benefits.

The average retiree will need to replace 70% - 80% of annual income in retirement. Saving while you work is important for your long-term financial well-being. It’s up to you to take an active role in planning and saving for your future. 

One-on-One Consultation Sessions

All Columbia faculty and staff are eligible to register for a one-on-one retirement consultation, either in person at Columbia or over the phone.

You will need all your investment account statements, including any retirement investments outside of the retirement plans and your most recent Social Security statement, if available.

A consultant will use this information to understand your current financial situation and develop an action plan. To schedule a session, go to:

• TIAA: TIAA.org
• Vanguard: Calendly

^Disclaimer

^{This website summarizes certain features of the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) and the Officers’ Retirement Plan. The information provided is only an overview of these plans and is not intended to provide full details, which are contained in the official plan documents. If any statements on this website or verbal representations are inconsistent with the official plan documents, the official plan documents will always govern. Columbia University reserves the right to change or terminate any plan, at any time, for any reason. This is in no way intended to imply a contract of employment or a guarantee of returns on savings and investments.}