About the Center

Mission

The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (“The Center”) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to educating the American public on trends, issues, and opportunities related to saving and planning for retirement and achieving financial security in retirement.

The Center’s research focuses on how to educate and effect positive changes among the American public in achieving greater levels of financial security in retirement. Its research emphasizes savings trends among all Americans and segments within the population, trends of employer-sponsored retirement plans and their participating employees, and the implications of legislative and regulatory changes.

The Center’s outreach efforts include a comprehensive website, publishing of research findings through media articles and interviews, collaboration with industry groups and other organizations sharing an interest in this cause.

The Center is a non-profit corporation and private foundation. The Center is funded by contributions from Transamerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates and may receive funds from unaffiliated third-parties.

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MEET THE EXPERTS

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Catherine Collinson
President

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Emily Urbano
Vice President, Legislation and Regulations



The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® ("The Center") is a non-profit corporation and private foundation. The Center is funded by contributions from Transamerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates and may receive funds from unaffiliated third-parties.

The Center and its representatives cannot give ERISA, tax or legal advice. This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as ERISA, tax or legal advice. Interested parties must consult and rely solely upon their own independent advisors regarding their particular situation and the concepts presented here. Although care has been taken in preparing this material and presenting it accurately, The Center disclaims any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of any material contained herein and any liability with respect to it.