Using credit is an important part of building a future, but using too much can harm you in unanticipated ways. This webinar recording explains how to get information about your credit, as well as what credit reports contain and why it is important to review them. We also discuss steps that can help you avoid fraud and identity theft.

You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income you’ll need to fund your retirement. That’s not as easy as it sounds, because retirement planning is not an exact science. Your specific needs depend on your goals and many other factors.

Of course, any information pertaining to taxes is complex, full of exceptions, and subject to change. This discussion deals with the general rules for taxation of annuities–you should consult a tax advisor for more specific information before you take any action.

So far, 2021 has been a year of notable growth for the economy. But as we entered September, a shift in the markets began to occur in part because of several areas of disruption in the global production cycle. Tune in to learn more about these bottlenecks and what could happen if they are not resolved in the short term.

If you’re in a high deductible health plan, a health savings account (HSA) is a way to accumulate money tax-free to pay these deductibles and other medical costs. In this video, learn the benefits of leveraging an HSA, not only to pay your medical expenses but also as a way to save for retirement.

Medicare won’t cover all of your healthcare costs during retirement, so you may want to buy a supplemental medical insurance policy known as Medigap. Offered by private insurance companies, Medigap policies are designed to cover costs not paid by Original Medicare, helping you fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage.

Approaching 65 and unsure about how to get started with Medicare? Then tune in for an overview of the various Medicare plans, as well as a discussion about timing for enrollment.

Think you’re ready to retire? In the next episode of CAPTRUST’s video series, Lessons in Financial Experiences (LIFE), we share ten tips to help to prepare you for a successful retirement.