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Emotional Aspects of Retirement

This ten minute podcast highlights the emotional aspects of retirement faculty and staff will want to consider during their planning process. Presented by GVSU's Employee Assistance Program - Encompass consultant, Michele Kimmel-Fors.

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TIAA Information

Website: TIAA Homepage
Phone: (800) 842-2776
Plan Number: 101021 (403b); 101022 (457b)

Through the TIAA website, you can access product and account information, current performance reports, change your address, conduct transactions, and read and order current prospectuses.

If you are thinking of retiring soon and are looking for more information about what Grand Valley offers, visit our Retiree Benefits page.

TIAA Representative
Ryan Hallowell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 802-5323

TIAA Retirement Program Update Information

• Program Update FAQ and Comparison Chart
• Transition Seminar Presentation
• Top Ten Reason To Meet With A TIAA Consultant

Fidelity Investments

Website: Fidelity Homepage
Phone: (800) 343-3548
Plan Number: 50094 (403b); 72992 (457b)

Through the Fidelity website, you can access fund information, IRA evaluators, daily fund prices, and online trading. Please view the upcoming dates on our Events Page. 

Fidelity Representative
Seth Yanik
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (313) 559-2133

Additional Resources:

• How to make changes to investment elections held with Fidelity Investments
• How to select/update a beneficiary for a retirement plan account with Fidelity

Schedule a Meeting with a Representative

If you need help navigating your TIAA account, you can meet with our University TIAA representative. To schedule an upcoming appointment, visit the TIAA website or call (866) 842-2825.

If you need more information about your Fidelity account, feel free to consult our University Fidelity Representative.

Supplemental Retirement Accounts Contribution Limits for 2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that there will be an increase to supplemental retirement account contribution limits and the catch-up contribution for those 50 and older for 2024. The 2023 Grand Valley State University 403(b) and 457(b) supplemental contribution limits are below.

403(b)

• Employee Contribution Limit: $23,000
• Catch-Up Contribution (age 50 and older): $7,500

457(b)

• Employee Contribution Limit: $23,000
• Catch-up Contribution (age 50 and older): $7,500

Beware of Phishing and Spam Attacks Related to Retirement Benefits

Many employees are receiving emails from companies with names like “relaxedretirements.com,” “yourretiring.com” and “appreciationnetwork.com.” These emails indicate that it is time to set up an appointment to discuss your retirement benefits, or that they are available to help “public” employees understand their retirement plans or benefits. These entities are not authorized by GVSU and you should treat their message as spam.

Beware of attempts to gain financial information via unsolicited emails, texts and phone calls from outside “companies” who offer to meet with you to advise on your retirement plans, accounts or benefits.

Your HR Benefits team is here to help you with your employee benefits, including your retirement plan. Legitimate email regarding your benefits will come from [email protected], [email protected], or individually from one of the members of the Benefits team. You will also receive information from our retirement plan investment providers, Fidelity Investments and TIAA.

Report Outside Retirement Contributions to the Benefits Office By April 1

To help faculty and staff members avoid tax penalties, Human Resources collects information each spring regarding contributions made to outside retirement plans to help ensure they do not exceed IRS limits.

If a faculty/staff member contributes to a non-Grand Valley State University retirement plan through an outside business in which they are at least a 50 percent owner, they must report the prior years contributions to Human Resources by April 1.

This applies if the answers to the following questions is “yes”:

1. Are you eligible to participate in the Grand Valley State University 403(b) Retirement Plan?
2. Do you own a controlling interest (more than 50 percent) in a for-profit business, including sole proprietorship and/or consulting?
3. Do you contribute to a qualified retirement plan—such as a 401(k), 401(a) or 403(b)—or simplified employee pensions (SEPs) and Keogh plans through that business?

If you answered “no” to any of the above questions, no action is needed.

If you answered “yes,” please complete and submit the Internal Revenue Code Section 415(c) Aggregation Form by April 1. 

While faculty/staff are responsible for independently reporting retirement contributions to the IRS, HR may be able to help you avoid tax penalties by collecting this information.

See the IRS website for more information about Section 415.