In this issue, we offer a few insights about protecting yourself and your data from cybercriminals and how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may impact your tax filing for 2018.

Talking about eldercare with your parents is important, and waiting too long to ask about these plans can lead to guessing. This video goes over some of the questions you should be asking your parents, and what the process of discussing eldercare might be like for your family.

“Overall, the threat landscape is dramatically more dangerous for travelers today,” says Bart McDonough, chief executive officer and founder of cybersecurity firm Agio and author of Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals.

These stories—based on findings from a study performed by money manager United Income—claim that only 4 percent of retirees are making the financially optimal decision to wait until age 70 to begin receiving benefits. And, while delaying until 70 seems like a stretch, most would benefit by waiting at least until age 65.

In this issue, we explore early retirement package offers, the difference between value and growth investing, and how to get rid of those annoying telemarketer calls.

Hear from CAPTRUST’s Sam Kirby on factors to consider and big areas to focus on when it comes to understanding and planning for your healthcare costs in retirement. While this planning can be complicated, Kirby breaks it down and walks you through a strategy of annual expenses and monthly expenses you can budget and plan for.

In this issue, we explore the latest Social Security projections and insight on planning for the future of the program, along with a look at the importance of creating and maintaining a home inventory.

Imagine what you could do with the right financial advice. Discussing your finances with someone is not easy. In this video, Debra Gates discusses how talking with a financial advisor empowers you to build confidence and take control of your future.