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A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report and protects you after a data breach or from identity thieves trying to open new accounts in your name. You can freeze and unfreeze your account and those belonging to your children under 16 years of age. To freeze your account, contact all three of the nationwide credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TranUnion. 

Maybe you’re a veteran interested in planning your own funeral to ease the future burden on your loved ones. Or maybe you need to know how to arrange funeral honors for a loved one when the time comes. Either way, knowing your burial benefits is key to the process. Learn about:

• Eligibility for burial in a veterans cemetery for vets and some family members.
• Requesting funeral honors and memorial items for a private ceremony.
• Planning for a burial at a veterans cemetery in advance or at time of need.

Whether you’re getting ready to fly cross-country or around the globe, it’s important to know how to pack your bags according to airport screening requirements. This includes any prescribed medicine you may be bringing with you. Using these tips from the Transportation Security Administration, you can find out about getting medication in pill or liquid form through airport security safely and efficiently to make your journey a breeze.

See If You Qualify for Help Paying Your Energy Bills

Need help paying your energy bills this winter? Government assistance is available to help eligible families. To get financial help, low-income families, people with disabilities, and seniors can apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Find out if you qualify for the program.

With the rise of online dating, many people looking for love have fallen victim to scammers who trick them into sending money. Known as romance scams, they typically involve people who say they're doctors or in the military to falsely gain your trust. While you can’t always verify someone’s current employer or track their military record, there are some red flags to look out for. Find out how you can spot a potential romance scammer with these helpful tips from the Federal Trade Commission.

Have a career path in mind? An apprenticeship will allow you to develop and prepare for your future. If you're eager for a high-skilled, well paying career, you can be matched with employers seeking to build and train a qualified workforce. Individuals can obtain paid work experience and learn valuable skill sets. Don’t wait - start your career with an apprenticeship.

Prevent Porch Pirates From Ruining Your Holiday

As residential package delivery grows, so does the need for you to take precautions against porch theft. Porch piracy is present throughout the year, but tends to spike during the holiday season. Consider these tips to help keep your holiday cards and gifts safe.

• Track your packages so you can retrieve them as soon as they arrive. 
• Send packages to a friend who will be home to accept your deliveries. Or have packages delivered to your work address. Don’t leave packages uncollected for a long length of time.
• Require a signature upon delivery.
• Opt to have packages held at the post office or delivery service location until you can pick them up yourself.
• Install an outdoor security camera, preferably one that will not only film, but also send real-time alerts to your smartphone when the motion detector senses movement.

A job in the federal government can be a great option to take the next step in your career. You’ll find openings across the country with agencies like the National Institutes of Health, General Services Administration, Census Bureau, Department of the Army, and more. Visit USAJobs.gov to explore opportunities, learn about the feder and apply.

For those that seem to cut it close when arriving to the airport before a flight, TSA PreCheck is one of the best options for buying yourself a little time. You can go through security checkpoints in 5 minutes or less on average without removing your clothing, laptop or liquids. Apply online today for a fee, make an appointment for your in-person background check, and start traveling with your 5 year PreCheck membership.