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cur. The service also includes monitoring for changes in your credit, new addresses registered with the postal service, court records and non-credit loans not reported to the credit bureaus. If ID theft does happen, you won’t be alone. TransUnion will help you restore your good name and also help you cancel stolen items from your wallet and obtain new ones.
The most important thing you can do to avoid child identity theft is to be mindful of the personal information your children are carrying. Make sure their information is kept in a safe spot and not just tossed in the bottom of a school bag. Even better, seal any documents that contain your child’s personal information in an envelope addressed to the school. Also, explain to your kids that they shouldn’t share personal information with strangers in-person or online.
Senior ID theft
Adult ID theft Unfortunately, as many as 9-million Americans have their identities stolen each year, according to the FTC. Innovative Identity theft affects all generations. By knowing the different thieves can get your information in many ways – from online considerations for the various ages of your family’s members, you’ll help hacking to dumpster diving. keep everyone safe today and in the future. To avoid ID theft, always shred personal documents, only use secure sites when shopping online, and give out your driver license number and other identification only when absolutely necessary. It’s also wise to pick up your mail from your box every day and consider depositing outbound mail in a mailbox at the post office. Awareness is your best weapon against iden-
Good habits start early By Tresa Erickson Feature Writer Most babies are born without teeth, which might lead you to think you can forget about denta l ca re unt i l t he f irst tooth erupts. Many pediatric d e nt i s t s , h o w e v e r, s a y otherwise. They recommend good oral care from the start in order to prepare the baby for what is to come. Dent i st s rec om mend you clea n your baby’s g ums at least twice a day, once after t he f irst feeding a nd once after the last feeding. If time p e r m i t s , y ou m a y c l e a n your baby’s gums after each feeding. To clean your baby’s gums, just run a clean, damp washcloth along their lower and upper gums. Most babies will get their first toot h somet i me bet we en the ages of six to 12 months. M a n y p e d i a t r ic de nt i s t s recom mend you set up a denta l appoi nt ment for your child when this occurs. The dentist w ill conduct a thorough examination of your child’s mouth to make sure everything is in order.
In addition to ta k ing your baby to the dentist regularly, you should also brush their teet h a nd g u ms. For t h is task, you w i l l need a sof t infant toothbrush and ageappropriate toothpaste. You shou ld br ush you r baby ’s teeth and gums twice a day. T here a re f u r t her steps you can take to prevent the development of decay. Never let your baby fall asleep with a bot t le. W hatever l iqu id remains in the bottle might pool into their mouth and set up a breed ing g rou nd for germs and decay. Never give your baby fruit juice in a bottle. Again, this could lead to pooling, which could lead to decay. Give them fruit juice
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tity thieves, so subscribing to a monitoring service like TransUnion Total gives you peace of mind. The service helps you minimize your exposure to identity theft by proactively monitoring the sites where posting personal information may oc-
Seniors are frequently targeted by online phishing scams. If you’re a senior, or you are an adult child who cares for an elderly parent, it’s important to always guard personal information closely. Seniors are often targeted on the phone with offers of free samples or lottery winnings: the caller simply needs some personal information to transfer the money or send the item. Another popular scheme is someone posing as a relative who is stuck and needs money in order to get home. Every senior should be highly skeptical when asked for bank accounts or Social Security numbers on the phone or Internet. Another issue – that is an easy fix – is many seniors carry their personal information with them at all times including their Social Security card, Medicare card, check book, etc. It’s wise to only carry what is needed when leaving the house. Source: ARA Content
in a cup instead, and make sure you wean them from the bottle by the age of 14 months. Fina lly, discourage t humb sucking, especially past the age of two. It could lead to problems with alignment of the teeth. Caring for your baby’s teeth and gums early on will get them into the habit of having t heir mout h cared for and set the stage for good ora l hygiene later on. Once your child reaches the age of three, you may be able to take on more of a super v isor y role and let them brush their teeth on their own. Just make sure they use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and brush all of their teeth properly. And don’t forget about f lossing, which is essential to healthy teeth. Teach your child to floss daily.
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