Creating a family financial safety net

Making sure your family and loved ones are financially safe is an important part of developing your overall financial plan. ID theft, susceptibility to fraud and elder abuse are common risks as you age. While you may not be able to completely eliminate these risks, there are simple steps you can take today that can help. Regularly checking your credit report, opting out of solicitations, and asking others for help monitoring your accounts are good places to start.

Review the Creating a Safety Net Tipsheet (PDF) for a complete list of things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.