Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Here are a few statistics: Mental illness affects more than 50 million people in the U.S. In the U.S., 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health condition each year 17% of youth ages 6-17...
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National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month (NFLM), the perfect time to learn more about managing your finances. While some financial challenges might be out of your control, financial planning can equip you to handle whatever comes your way. Financial literacy...
Spring Cleaning: Post-Pandemic Style
Spring is a time many begin to tackle projects like purging clutter to make room for something new or just freshen up the look of a space through reorganization and deep cleaning. Spring cleaning should go beyond the living space – spring clean your finances too....
Build a Retirement Income Plan That Will Last
With today’s technological advances and increased mindfulness on health and wellbeing many are living longer and healthier life spans. Today’s retirees are more likely than previous generations to have an active retirement lifestyle. So, what are the keys to building...
Don’t Get Scammed
Vigilance against scammers has heightened as security firms notice an increase in fraudulent investment solicitation and hacking during global unrest. Scammers reach out via email, text, or phone posing as representatives of a well-known company or government agency....
April is Parkinson’s Disease Month
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness month. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 10 million people in the world have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects dopamine-producing neurons in a certain...
State Health Plan Update: COVID Test Coverage
State Health Plan members are encouraged to utilize the free COVID-19 test kits available through federal and state programs. Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. There is a limit of one order per residential...
Pre-Retirement Readiness Workshops
The UNC System Office will be conducting two virtual workshops (TSERS 9am | ORP 1:30 pm) on March 10, 2022, to provide key retirement readiness information, materials, and resources to better prepare you for your future financial retirement needs. Interested employees...
March is American Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. In nearly 200 countries, a Red Cross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal society works to alleviate people’s suffering. The Red Cross is a charitable organization, not a government agency. An average...
UNC Voluntary Life Insurance Enrollment Opens Feb. 14
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