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TIAA April Webinars!

Financial know-how starts here!

These financial webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of your retirement plan or vendor.

Register for TIAA’s live webinars to get financial information, news and tips from their experts. 

Reserve your spot by clicking the registration links below. These webinars are a part of your retirement plan benefits.


Tuesday, April 7, 12pm to 1pm: What you need to know about Social Security

Retirement is a major life transition that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. This webinar will focus on the human factors that can help add a new and exciting chapter to our life story. 

They will discuss: 

  • The basics of Social Security
  • How retirement benefits work
  • Strategies for claiming retirement benefits
  • Spousal, survivor, and disability benefits
  • A checklist for maximizing income


Wednesday, April 15, 11am to 12 pm: Quarterly economic and market update

Hear from the experts in TIAA's Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors. 

They will discuss:

  • The state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers
  • Factors influencing market volatility
  • Investing in public markets


Wednesday, April 22, 11am to 12pm: Navigating the sandwich generation:  Financial strategies for the caregiving squeeze

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are in the "sandwich generation," caring for aging parents while supporting adult children. We’ll explore ways to navigate this challenging time without sacrificing your sanity or your retirement.

In this webinar, employees will gain knowledge to help them:

  • Prioritize their own financial needs and secure their retirement
  • Manage the costs of elder care and support adult children
  • Create a budget to navigate competing financial responsibilities
  • Evolve their plan over time as life changes

 

Questions? Reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu

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Posted: March 23, 2026, 2:19 PM