Contributing to the University of North Carolina supplemental retirement plans today could lead to financial benefits tomorrow. TIAA financial advisors say even a small amount could make a big difference over time. Benefits of contributing to retirement Pretax...
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SPF: Protection Against Financial Risks
The hot, lazy days of summer are often a carefree time, but as we slowly recover from a global pandemic and a recent volatile stock market it is key to apply the appropriate SPF (Save, Protect, Fund) to protect yourself against harmful financial risk rays. Save:...
Well-Rounded Retirement Webinars
Planning for retirement goes beyond putting together a financial strategy. A full-picture plan starts with considering many nonfinancial aspects of retirement. TIAA provides the below mini webinars to help create a foundation for thinking beyond the money by exploring...
Make Your FSA Work For You This Summer
The hot summer days are in full swing which means more time spent outside - traveling, grilling out, pool time, and more. While enjoying all the wonderful outside summer fun activities, keep in mind that healthy exposure to sunlight can have positive effects as long...
How to Avoid Injuries from Your Office Chairs
Millions of employees spend the majority of their days sitting and working at computer workstations. Studies have shown time and again that a good ergonomic workspace produces happy, healthy, and productive employees. An ergonomically sound working environment is...
The Heat Is On!
Summer begins June 21, but as usual in North Carolina, the season is getting an early start. Are you ready to beat the sweltering summer heat? Did you know that temperature levels at or above 80℉ can cause serious injury or death? It all depends on your level of...
Grow your financial literacy in April
It’s time to improve your money smarts. April is National Financial Literacy Month (NFLM), the perfect time to learn more about managing your financial life. The more informed you are, the greater your chances of financial success. TIAA’s four easy steps to greater...
Financial Spring Cleaning
Whether it's cleaning out the cobwebs on your beneficiaries or polishing your accounts and budget, taking small steps now will help ensure your current and future financials stay in order. There’s no better time than the present to start your financial spring...
Did Someone Say Free Resources? (Yes!)
CAPTRUST is one of the largest registered investment advisors in the U.S., offering a broad range of services for institutional clients, including higher-education retirement plans, and has been providing such advice on the UNC System's retirement plans since 2014....
Required Minimum Distribution Changes
IRS regulations dictate that you cannot keep retirement funds in your account indefinitely. You generally have to start taking withdrawals from your 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), IRA, and/or defined contribution retirement plan account(s) when you reach age 70½. However,...