What are TIAA Investments Choices?

TIAA offers two investment choices at present: the TIAA Traditional Annuity and the Real Estate Account. Both accounts are relatively stable investments.

The TIAA Traditional Annuity is the only investment option that offers a guaranteed return. The guaranteed level is generally low and can be changed, depending on prevailing market conditions. It provides an absolute bottom for those participants looking for a minimum return level, albeit well below existing market rates. (more…)