Welcome to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies®

"The Center" is a center for the study of retirement trends and issues facing the American workforce.

Survey Snapshot

Seven Things to Know
When you invest in a
401(k) Retirement Plan

According to research conducted by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 68% of workers agree that they do not know as much as they should about retirement investing.

Women & Retirement: Current Outlook & New Opportunities

The retirement forecast for American women may still be gloomy, however new research from The Center has identified untapped new opportunities that may help brighten it. more...

ERISA 408(b)(2) Service Provider Fee Disclosure

The Department of Labor published interim final regulations on service provider fee disclosure on July 16, 2010. These regulations amend existing rules under section 408(b)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and parallel provisions of section 4972(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations thereunder. more...

Educating Yourself Today for a More Secure Tomorrow

TCRS recently published the attached article that offers some basic steps and tips to help people get more educated and make better informed decisions about their retirement savings.  more...


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.