by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
We are halfway through 2024 and it’s a great time to take a step back and review your retirement plans. Watching the markets on a daily basis is not helpful and can be stressful but remember that it is the long-term trends of the markets that matter. For all savers,...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
Many individuals have worked for years to control their budget in order to save and create a solid financial plan for the future. As we think about our savings and planning for retirement, amid the visions of leisurely days and a free schedule, many underestimate the...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
Longevity literacy is a key factor in figuring out how much you can spend in retirement. Most people don’t realize how far out their retirement strategy should last. A common worry among U.S workers is running out of money in retirement. As TIAA mentioned in...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
As we enter the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the budget that the N.C. General Assembly passed last year provided state employees with a 3 percent salary increase for 2024/2025 effective July 1. When your paycheck gets a raise, it’s a great opportunity to give your...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
In 2023, it was announced that after a careful review of our retirement program, the University decided to move from two retirement plan recordkeepers (TIAA and Fidelity) to a single recordkeeper (TIAA) for all UNC Retirement Plans. The move to a single recordkeeper...
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 5, 2024 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
How to protect yourself and avoid being a victim The IRS has warned that financial scams are on the rise. Decrease your chances of becoming a target by knowing what to watch for. Scammers may contact you via phone, email, text or social media and then impersonate the...
