If you’re planning a lot of international travel in retirement, note this: A government-issued passport, including a wallet-size passport card, opens up a world of possibilities for a con artist. “Thieves would love to get (hold of) this,” says Nikki Junker, a victim adviser at the Identity Theft Resource Center. A stolen passport or passport card can be used by an identity thief to travel under your name, open unauthorized bank accounts or even get a new copy of your Social Security card.
Instead, keep only your driver’s license or other personal ID in your wallet while traveling inside the United States. When you’re overseas, carry a photocopy your passport and leave the original in a hotel lockbox.
You don’t want to go broke in retirement. Despite all your preparation, however, you might…
Tax season began on Jan. 28, but millions of Americans have likely put off filing…
This Easter, celebrate new life with a nostalgic nod to an earlier era. From enjoying…
If you’re a merchant, the only way to profit is to sell stuff for more…
Retirement planning is no easy task. Not only do factors like salary, debt and expenses…
Nowadays, shopping online is one of the easiest things anybody can do. All you have…