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Catherine Collinson

President and CEO, Transamerica Institute and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies

Catherine Collinson is the founding president and CEO of nonprofit Transamerica Institute and its Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and she is a champion for Americans who are at risk of not achieving a financially secure retirement. With two decades of retirement industry-related experience, Catherine is a nationally recognized voice on workforce, aging, and retirement trends. She was named a 2018 Influencer in Aging by PBS’ Next Avenue. In 2016, she was honored with a Hero Award from Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) for her tireless efforts in helping improve retirement security among women.

For Catherine Collinson's full bio, visit www.transamericainstitute.org/about-us/our-team#collinson

  • Al and Catherine discuss the Saver's Credit, including who can benefit from it and how to claim it on your tax return.
  • Al and Catherine discuss five strategies for helping the many people who are caregivers for family and loved ones manage their responsibilities and reduce stress.
  • Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explain the basics of Medicare – what it is, why it’s important, how to enroll, and where to turn to if you have any questions.
  • Fall marks the open enrollment period for many employer-sponsored health insurance plans as well as the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, which is especially critical for Americans who don't have access to health insurance.
  • On this episode, Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explore the main takeaways from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies’ new eye-opening report on the middle class.
  • Just about everyone is familiar with the old adage, “Your health is your wealth.” Many quotes, proverbs, meditations, cautionary tales, and even songs have contemplated this theme. On this episode, Al Waller and Catherine Collinson explore the intersections of health and financial well-being by offering explanations, sharing examples, and inviting listeners to adopt a new mindset in their daily decision-making that could enhance their lives.
  • Al and Catherine discuss The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and provisions including the Saver’s Match, employer matching contributions for student loan repayments, catch-up contributions, emergency savings, and more. SECURE 2.0 is packed with dozens of provisions to address many of the most pressing issues and opportunities within our current retirement system, ranging from expanding access to workplace retirement plans to increasing ways people can grow and protect their savings. Some of the new law’s provisions have already rolled out while other provisions are slated to roll out next year and in the coming years.
  • One of the fundamental principles of saving and investing for retirement is to start saving at a young age. But we’ve been receiving inquiries from our listeners, what if you’re in your fifties or sixties and haven’t saved enough?
  • Today’s workplace is transforming rapidly in the post-pandemic environment and with the proliferation of robotics and artificial intelligence. Many people are left wondering, What comes next?
  • Women: Are you ready to take greater control of your financial future? Or just looking for tips to strengthen your situation? If so, you’ve come to the right podcast.