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Seniors, keep your identity secure and limit what you carry

Limiting what you carry can help guard against theft.

ATLANTA — For seniors, living on a fixed income and shopping or traveling alone means it's extra important to stay safe and keep your identity secure. 

Here are some tips about limiting what you carry. 

  • Use one credit card that can offer cash back or discounts on purchases, travel rewards, zero or low interest rates and no annual fees
  • For safety, do take a backup card. 
  • Don’t carry personal checks or your social security card, 
  • Leave your family photos on your cellphone -- not in your wallet or purse.  

Below are links to other helpful information.  

How many credit cards should retirees have

Experts give insight on how many credit cards people should have  

A guide to credit cards for seniors 

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