The loss of a loved one often leaves survivors with feelings of overwhelming sadness and numerous loose ends to tie up. Amidst intense waves of grief, non-financial tasks are especially easy to overlook. However, neglecting them may affect the healing process for grieving families. Here are five actions surviving relatives should take after the loss of a loved one. 1. Remove the deceased loved one...

Losing someone you care about is heartbreaking enough without having to worry about someone trying to exploit the situation. Yet, bereavement scammers hope to steal Social Security numbers and financial account information of deceased loved ones. Here’s what else you should know about bereavement scams. Types of Bereavement Scams Obituary Scams. Criminals often use obituary information to target...

While you're preparing for a busy holiday shopping season, scammers are plotting their winter heists. Many of these bad actors are crafting deceptive online schemes while others are homing in on crowded stores and malls. These holiday hustlers don't care about Black Friday bargains - they're after your credit card details and personal information. Use these tips to leave fraudsters out in the cold...