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NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans: Upcoming Webinars

NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans: Upcoming Webinars

We have designed a series of webinars to help employers and their employees make the most of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans.

There is a wide array of topics to suit a variety of needs, whether your employees are just beginning or in the middle of their retirement journey — or retirement is just around the corner.

Please see the list below of upcoming webinars.

Event name

Date/Time

Description

Registration link

Social Security Administration

September 30, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Presentation given by the Social Security Administration. Click the link to join.

Microsoft Virtual Event

Enrolling in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

 

October 6, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to learn about the valuable features of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how enrolling in the Plans can make an impact on your retirement readiness. This session will also explore the Plans’ digital tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey — and how easy it is to enroll. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Retirement Readiness

 

 

October 6, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

We invite you to learn about what it takes to achieve retirement readiness. In this session, you will learn where your retirement income may come from, and the important roles that Social Security and your pension plan will play. You will also discover how valuable the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans can be in your retirement planning journey, and the online planning tools that are at your fingertips to help you along the way. The session will also explore things for you to consider as you create your personalized retirement budget. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

TSERS Retirement Planning Webinar

 

October 8, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

We invite you to join the Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division to learn about the benefits offered by the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) pension. This webinar provides an orientation for new members and pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement. This webinar also touches upon the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how they are designed to supplement your pension.

Microsoft Virtual Event

LGERS Retirement Planning Webinar

 

October 8, 2026
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

We invite you to join the Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division to learn about the benefits offered by the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) pension. This webinar provides an orientation for new members and pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement. This webinar also touches upon the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how they are designed to supplement your pension.

Microsoft Virtual Event

What Happens When You Leave NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

October 8, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to discover the choices you have with the money in your NC 401(k) and/or NC 457 account when leaving your job — and staying in the Plans is one of them. Learn about all the options so you can decide what is right for you. This session will also explore the Plans’ tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

Market Volatility

October 14, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

We invite you to join us for a market volatility webinar to learn how often declines typically occur and to what extent, why staying invested matters, and strategies you can use during market swings.

Microsoft Virtual Event

Choosing Investments NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

October 15, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to learn about the investments in the Plans’. Plus, we will dive into important investment concepts that can help you make informed decisions, and explore the characteristics of various types of investments. In addition, we will highlight a valuable no-additional cost asset allocation tool that is designed to make investing fast and easy. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

Educators and Staff: Enrolling in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

 

October 15, 2026
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to learn about the valuable features of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how enrolling in the Plans can make an impact on your retirement readiness. This session will also explore the Plans’ digital tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey — and how easy it is to enroll. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans en Español

October 20, 2026
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity with a Spanish-speaking counselor to learn about the valuable features of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how enrolling in the [Plan] OR [Plans] can make an impact on your retirement readiness. This session will also explore the Plans’ digital tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey — and how easy it is to enroll. And more!

 

Le invitamos a aprovechar esta oportunidad con un asesor de habla hispana para conocer las valiosas características del NC 401(k) y NC 457 Planes y cómo la inscripción en el Planes puede tener un impacto en su estado de preparación para la jubilación. Esta sesión también explorará las herramientas y recursos digitales de los Planes que puede aprovechar a lo largo de su planificación para la jubilación, y lo fácil que es inscribirse. ¡Y mucho más!

Microsoft Virtual Event

NC 401(k) and
NC 457 Plans Cybersecurity

 

 

October 21, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to learn valuable online security actions to take to protect your Plan account — and what you should do if you suspect there has been any unusual activity related to your Plan account. This session will also explore the Plans’ tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans Retirement Readiness

 

 

October 21, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

We invite you to learn about what it takes to achieve retirement readiness. In this session, you will learn where your retirement income may come from, and the important roles that Social Security and your pension plan will play. You will also discover how valuable the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans can be in your retirement planning journey, and the online planning tools that are at your fingertips to help you along the way. The session will also explore things for you to consider as you create your personalized retirement budget. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

LGERS Retirement Planning Webinar

 

October 22, 2026
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

We invite you to join the Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division to learn about the benefits offered by the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) pension. This webinar provides an orientation for new members and pre-retirement planning information for members closer to  retirement. This webinar also touches upon the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how they are designed to supplement your pension.

Microsoft Virtual Event

TSERS Retirement Planning Webinar

 

October 22, 2026
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

We invite you to join the Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division to learn about the benefits offered by the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) pension. This webinar provides an orientation for new members and pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement. This webinar also touches upon the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how they are designed to supplement your pension.

Microsoft Virtual Event

Saving More & Contribution Types in the
NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

 

October 27, 2026
4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to discover how saving more in the Plans can help you build a more financially secure future. We will explore various scenarios that demonstrate what a difference increasing your contribution amount gradually over time can make. Plus, we will help you learn about pre-tax and Roth contributions, and the attributes of each. This session will also explore the Plans’ tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

Enrolling in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans

 

 

October 29, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

We invite you to take this opportunity to learn about the valuable features of the NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans and how enrolling in the Plans can make an impact on your retirement readiness. This session will also explore the Plans’ digital tools and resources that you can take advantage of throughout your retirement planning journey — and how easy it is to enroll. And more!

Microsoft Virtual Event

NC 401(k) and
NC 457 Plans Retirement Plan Counselor Consultation

 

 

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