Retirement

Planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take toward securing your financial future.

No matter where you are in your career at Columbia, it's never too soon to begin saving for retirement. Discover the retirement savings accounts and financial planning resources designed specifically for Columbia employees.

Navigating Retirement

Saving for Retirement

Find out which Columbia retirement plans you're eligible for based on your employee group, and learn how to start saving.

Planning for Retirement

Explore what happens to your benefits when you retire, including eligibility and retirement options by employee group.

Retiree Benefits

Get details on retiree health coverage, reimbursement accounts, and other available benefits tailored to your needs.

Retirement Savings & Support

Retirement Vendors

Retirement Savings Accounts

Columbia offers retirement plan savings accounts* through Vanguard and TIAA, which employees can use to manage their retirement contributions.

Please enroll in, or adjust your retirement plan savings accounts through CUBES. Account management and additional resources are available directly through the TIAA and Vanguard websites.

Important Reminder on Beneficiaries: Assign your beneficiaries in the Vanguard and TIAA plans via their websites (not only in CUBES).

^{*Retirement benefits may vary according to your employment group.}

TIAA
To start your TIAA retirement plan savings account, click on "Read to enroll" and choose your employment group.
Vanguard
To start your Vanguard retirement plan savings account, register for online access, follow the instructions and input plan #096141.

One-on-One Consultations

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.

These consultation sessions last approximately 45 minutes. 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: