ATTENTION NC 529 Account owners:  Beginning at 4 pm ET on April 23, 2026, online Account transactions will be frozen as the NC 529 Plan replaces the Age-Based Tracks with new Target Enrollment Portfolios.  Please ensure that any Account changes, transactions, and enrollment applications are completed PRIOR to this time. READ MORE HERE.

 

Reality Check

Reality Check from the North Carolina Department of Commerce is an engaging online tool designed to estimate the income necessary to support your desired lifestyle. You'll be asked questions about where you’d like to live in North Carolina and how you spend your money. From there, you’ll be directed to jobs that meet your financial needs.


Source: NC Department of Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division