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- Benefits at a Glance – Information on WVU's benefits, including vendor details, helpful links and pay statement information.
- Benefits Overview – A summary of all WVU benefit offerings to provide a quick understanding.
- Benefits Overview Videos – In-depth videos designed to provide a deeper understanding of specific benefits.
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Questions? Contact the WVU Shared Services Center. They are your one-stop shop for employee benefits questions.
Phone: 304-293-6006
Email:
sharedservices@mail.wvu.edu
Website:
sharedservices.wvu.edu
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Oct. 2025: Your TIAA Retirement Account
As we head into the final quarter of the year, it’s the perfect time to check in on your WVU 401(a) retirement plan through TIAA. WVU contributes 6% to your account and you’re 100% vested from your first contribution meaning both your contributions and WVU’s match are yours immediately.- Investment Review: Make sure your portfolio still aligns with your goals. You can personalize or adjust your TIAA RetirePlus Select model portfolio anytime.
- Beneficiary Check: Confirm your beneficiary information is current, especially after life events such as marriage or birth of a child.
- Expert Guidance: Schedule a free consultation with a TIAA financial advisor to get personalized retirement planning support.
- Access Your Account: Check out our step-by-step guide on accessing your retirement details in TIAA or download the TIAA mobile app.
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Nov. 2025: Maximize Your Retirement Savings
WVU offers multiple Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) options through TIAA. Unlike the 401(a), these plans are voluntary and available to all faculty and staff, no matter your benefits eligibility. SRAs are a great way to boost your retirement savings and could even help lower your taxable income. You can choose between 457(b) and 403(b) SRA options – or participate in both! Contributions can be deducted from your pay pre-tax or post-tax (Roth).
TIAA offers free tools and resources to guide you, whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your long-term plan:
- Check out TIAA’s interactive Financial Essentials webpage for short articles, videos, and easy-to-follow visuals on topics like saving for retirement, understanding Roth contributions, and creating a lifetime income plan.
- Review TIAA’s Retirement Income Plan Checklist for 10 key steps to consider when creating your retirement income plan.
- Visit the TIAA Retirement Calculators & Financial Tools page to estimate how much to save, compare income strategies, plan for health-care costs in retirement, and more.
- Interested in learning more about Roth (post-tax) deductions? Join TIAA’s Roth Webinar on Dec. 10 and Jan. 22. Can’t make it? Register to have access to the recording for 90 days after the event.
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