Laura Kirkland, a 78-year-old retiree, lost $15,000 after a caller posing as a bank fraud specialist convinced her that her account had been hacked. Sounding credible and armed with personal details, the scammer persuaded her to grant computer access and wired...
Retirement News
More Than Money: Redefining Retirement for a Purposeful Life
When we think about retirement, the first question that often comes to mind is: where will your income come from? While that’s a key piece of the puzzle, retirement is about so much more. It’s a time when some dream of slowing down, finally taking those bucket-list...
Maintaining Your UNC Retirement Plan Savings During Rising Healthcare Costs
In today's challenging economic landscape, many state employees face a difficult balancing act: managing increasing medical premiums without corresponding salary increases as of the date of publication. This financial squeeze can make it tempting to reduce retirement...
How to Raise Financially Responsible Children
At a time when wages often fail to keep pace with the rising cost of living, adult children are moving back in with their parents, struggling to afford rent, and homeownership is increasingly out of reach — making teaching financial responsibility more important than...
Mid-Year Financial Check-Up
As we continue to navigate the ups and downs of persistent inflation, many Americans are feeling the financial strain. With 2025 already halfway through, now is the perfect time to take a step back and review your finances — and explore ways to find some much-needed...
Navigating a Volatile Market
When markets begin to fluctuate, it's natural to feel uneasy and want to take action. However, in many cases, the wisest move is to pause and thoughtfully consider your options. Reacting too quickly can disrupt your long-term savings and retirement goals. Staying the...
Have you reviewed your UNC Retirement Account beneficiaries recently?
Ensuring your beneficiaries are up-to-date is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Login to TIAA.org today to review your account.
Are you prepared for retirement?
In a recent survey by MissionSquare Research Institute, as many as 60% of public employees across the United States felt like they lacked adequate support for retirement planning and needed more guidance on how much they should be saving for retirement. As a...
What is captrust at work?
As part of your benefits package as a UNC System employee, CAPTRUST at Work provides you with a comprehensive suite of products and services, including some that are focused on improving your financial wellness. CAPTRUST at Work provides comprehensive and tailored...
The importance of Beneficiary designations
One of the most important financial moves you can make is to take the time to name your beneficiaries for your UNC Optional Retirement Plan and/or Supplemental retirement accounts. If no beneficiary is named for each of your accounts, the money will typically go...