Financial Planning Resources for Columbia Faculty and Staff

April 07, 2025
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During this time of volatility in the financial markets, we wanted to remind you that there are resources available to you throughout the year to help meet your financial goals. Both TIAA and Vanguard have briefs about the current situation.

Here are upcoming workshops and webinars available to Columbia faculty and staff:

Upcoming Retirement Planning Workshops

  • Friday, April 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Officers 40-54. Register here
  • Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Support Staff 21-39. Register here
  • Friday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Officers 21-39. Register here

Additional workshop sessions will be held in the fall. All Retirement events can be found by visiting the Human Resources events calendar.

Upcoming Informational Webinars

1-1 Consultations

Vanguard and TIAA retirement planning specialists also are available for one-on-one phone consultations throughout the year. Both vendors have available dates and times specific to Columbia University employees. You do not have to be enrolled in a Columbia University retirement savings plan to call a retirement planning specialist.

Contact:

  • Vanguard – Call 1-800-662-0106, ext. 14500, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., or go to meetvanguard.com.
    • Take advantage of Vanguard's time slots by selecting “New York” then “Columbia University” from the drop-down menus at meetvanguard.com.
  • TIAA – Call 1-800-732-8353, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or go to https://tiaa.org/schedulenow.