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Letting Go

Diana Chapman Walsh writes about the decision to retire from a college presidency and the transition to a different kind of life.

Confident About the Emeritus Years

Ever since the huge drops on Wall Street in the fall of 2008, some college leaders have predicted that academics...

Tough Times For Nest Eggs

At a time when tenure track jobs are drying up and faculty pay is mostly stagnant, some fear the latest...

Eroding Retirement Contributions

For many faculty members, this year has been one of adjusting to the reality that their retirement nest egg is...

Extra Nudge into the Sunset

Tough budget times have colleges offering early retirement incentives to free up funds, and others report difficulties maintaining current retirement contribution levels.

Worry, but Not Panic

TIAA-CREF survey of academic employees nearing retirement age finds plenty of concern about finances, but relatively modest shifts in investment strategies.

Staying on the Job

Survey from TIAA-CREF backs anecdotal evidence that economic downturn is leading professors to delay retirement plans.

Competition for Retiree Health Benefits

TIAA-CREF will challenge Emeriti for an increasingly important market as colleges seek incentives to encourage employee retirements.