You are part of a collective of individuals whose passion and drive help shape what we are today. It’s why we provide you with a retirement program designed with the tools, services and guidance that can be personalized to meet your individual goals and needs. Earlier...
Kathy W Bryant
Interest Rates: What are they and how are they calculated?
We often hear about interest rates but have you ever wondered what they are and how they affect your finances? An interest rate is reward for saving money or the cost of borrowing it. Interest is calculated as a percentage of the total money that you borrow or save....
Annual retirement Contribution limits
The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual update to contribution limits for pension and retirement plans for the 2024 tax year. Section 415 requires these limits to be adjusted annually for cost of living increases. The limit on contributions by employees...
How your retirement contributions can affect your taxes
Taking into consideration how taxes will impact saving for retirement and during retirement is important. As you are meeting with your tax professional, it may be a good time to discuss your tax strategy to save money while saving for retirement and also once you...
Are you saving enough for the retirement lifestyle you want?
We often think about saving for retirement but have you sat down and really thought about what you want your life to look like in retirement? This picture looks very different for everyone- there is no one size fits all. It’s important that your retirement plan is...
2024 UNC System 403(b) Plan Universal Availability Notice
The University of North Carolina System (“UNC System”) offers a choice of voluntary supplemental retirement programs so employees can save additional amounts for retirement. Under the UNC System 403(b) Plan (“the 403(b) Plan”), eligible employees may elect to defer a...
2024 Benefits Reminders
With the new year upon us, be sure to review this important and timely benefit news and information. STATE HEALTH PLAN Any benefit election you made during Open Enrollment for the State Health Plan takes effect on January 1, 2024. Remember to review your most recent...
2023 President’s Awards Presented
Three System Office employees were recognized last week with the 2023 President's Awards for Excellence, which honors managers and staff members for their commitment to achieving Strategic Plan goals related to affordability, accessibility, student success, economic...
Take some ‘me time’ this holiday season
Check your check!
Reviewing your next few check stubs is vital! Please make sure your January 2024 State Health Plan insurance deductions are correct. Also, be on the look-out for new benefits and possible premium changes regarding certain NCFlex and University benefits in your January...