If you’re a TIAA participant, there’s a good chance you own TIAA Traditional—and it may be one of the most misunderstood “investments” in retirement plans.

In this episode, I’m breaking down TIAA Traditional, TIAA Real Estate and answering the biggest questions I hear from TIAA participants:

✅ Should I own TIAA Traditional?
✅ If so, how much should I keep there?
✅ Should I use the TIAA Real Estate Account?
✅ What should I do with TIAA Traditional after I retire?
✅ Bonus: How do I compare to other retirement savers?

We’ll talk about the real issue most people miss—liquidity and contract type—and how TIAA Traditional can be used as a bond alternative or even as a retirement income floor depending on your plan.

Resources mentioned:

TIAA Real Estate Account

Video, How to get money OUT of TIAA (contract breakdown)

Video, Retirement Savings Relative to Peers

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