Build your income in retirement

Your monthly lifetime pension benefit may provide a solid foundation in retirement, but you can do more to make sure your future is financially secure. The NC 401(k) and NC 457 Plans are exclusively available to public servants like you and provide low-cost and diverse investment options.

The top three reasons these plans are outstanding choices for members:

  • Strong-performing, competitively priced fund lineup*
  • Thorough investment oversight
  • Integrated with the state's pension system

NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plan Cost Comparison Document

Over half of all active state and local government employees participate in the NC 401(k) and/or NC 457 Plans. This gives us leverage to keep fees low and often more competitive than retail investment accounts. Use this Cost Comparison Document as a tool to compare NC 401(k)/NC 457 Plans’ fees with other investment options.