Products December 14, 2009

TIAA-CREF Launches iPhone App

December 14, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - TIAA-CREF, provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields, is offering its first application for the iPhone: The TIAA-CREF Savings Simplifier.
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The new app, available free on iTunes, gives users interactive tools that provide information about saving for retirement and other goals, according to a press release. It allows users to:

  • Test their financial knowledge and learn how to help accelerate future savings with the “Money Smarts” quiz;
  • Take a glance at their possible financial future with the “Retirement Projector;”
  • See where their money is going on the little everyday purchases such as coffee or take-out with the “What’s it Worth Calculator;”
  • Read news articles and listen to market commentary podcasts by Chief Investment Strategist, Brett Hammond;
  • Get the latest information about TIAA-CREF fund performance;
  • Contact a TIAA-CREF retirement consultant for an advice session; and
  • Map the locations of TIAA-CREF offices across the country.

 TIAA-CREF announced other digital initiatives. On www.Facebook.com/tiaa-cref individuals can plug into news and videos, or take the Nest Egg Challenge, the announcement said. In addition, participants nearing retirement can join an online community of like-minded people sharing their experiences on making the transition to life in retirement at www.myretirement.org. TIAA-CREF is also on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/TC_Talks .

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This fall, TIAA-CREF introduced Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) in select TIAA-CREF print ads, providing users with smart phones with a camera to access online content from TIAA-CREF – or connect with a TIAA-CREF retirement consultant – by  taking a picture of the QR code in the ad (see TIAA-CREF Connects Smartphone Users with Financial Advice).

TIAA-CREF said it also offers advice by retirement consultants at www.tiaa-cref.org/services/retirement-planning-advice.

Individuals can also sign up to receive Market Insights podcasts at www.tiaa-cref.org.

The iTunes application is available here.

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