by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
As most state employees have been eagerly awaiting budget news from the NC General Assembly for the fiscal year that began on July 1, news finally came at the end of September. A budget has been passed that currently provides state employees a 4 percent salary...
by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
Earlier this spring it was communicated that the UNC System was exploring the option of moving from our current two retirement plan recordkeepers, TIAA and Fidelity, to a single recordkeeper for all of the UNC defined contribution retirement plans. With the assistance...
by Kathy W Bryant | Oct 11, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News, Uncategorized
TIAA (Teachers Insurance Annuity Association) was initially created in 1918 by Andrew Carnegie and his Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to be a fully funded system of pensions for professors. Through its rich history, TIAA has evolved into a Fortune...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 14, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
The picture of retirement has vastly changed over the years. Many retirees are more active and lead busier lifestyles. It’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement years. Creating a vision board is a technique used frequently to visualize your...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 13, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
As technology has rapidly changed in recent years, fraud has become more rampant and high-tech. Courtesy of TIAA, learn the three most common approaches scammers use to try to leave people vulnerable to fraud and what you can do to defend yourself. Phishing –...
by Kathy W Bryant | Jul 13, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff, Retirement News
The thought of saving enough money to last through your lifetime can be daunting. With the unknowns of the future and how long your money needs to last, it’s important to start planning early. Fidelity offers advice on 3 keys to your retirement income plan and...
