Paying attention to tax strategies for your retirement income is important. Making tax-savvy moves now can help with your current income and future financial savings goals. There are a variety of tax deductions and credits available to people who save for retirement....
For System Office Staff
HR Update: Holiday Reminder and Holiday Calendar Download
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a reminder that Monday, January 17, is a paid holiday for System Office employees celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Some...
HR Update: System Office COVID-19 Reporting
As you may have heard, the CDC has published new guidance for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to an individual with COVID. This comes as North Carolina, like much of the country, is experiencing a new spike in cases due to both...
Miles for Wellness Challenge
The Miles for Wellness (M4W) spring virtual walking challenge (#25) will be starting soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The purpose of M4W is to...
National Blood Donor Month
January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month since 1970. Per the American Red Cross, they need to collect more than 13,000 donations every day to keep the blood supply ready and available to meet the needs of about 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer...
HR Update: Adverse Weather Condition 1 on Jan. 4
Due to expectations that roads will ice overnight, and out of an abundance of caution, the System Office will operate under Condition 1 of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Events policy from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Under Condition 1, the System...
Holiday Season Blues and Stress
The holiday season and winter months can bring along some unwelcome guests like stress and depression. Many people live out the Norman Rockwell mental picture of the holidays with lots of food, friends, and family all bundled in love, warmth, and excitement. But for...
Annual Check-up: Five Steps to Stay on track toward your retirement
Just as regular health check-ups can help find potential health issues before they become a problem, so may conducting an annual check-up on your retirement savings help prevent veering off-track with your retirement savings goals. Fidelity shares five key steps to...
National Retirement Security Month
The month of October is designated as National Retirement Security Month (NRSM). This is a time to make sure your retirement savings and investments are still on track to meet your future goals. Learning more about specific financial needs in retirement is a good...
Festive Finances: Four Ways to boost your financial wellness during the holiday season
It may be tempting to take a pause on your financial readiness to splurge during the holiday season. Fidelity shares during the holidays that 44% of people break even or spend more than they earn each month. Don’t let your holiday spending put you on the retirement...