My friend's child stole money and incurred debt in her name. Now I'm unsure whether it's safe to give my kids my SSN

Retirees have many decisions to make: Deciding how to draw down retirement savings, choosing where you want to live as you age and making arrangements in case you face health issues are all stressful. But there’s another form of planning that many of us don’t consider — protecting yourself from financial abuse. Imagine Elena, a retiree in her mid-70s, whose close friend Brenda experienced financial abuse before she died. Brenda’s adult child stole money and incurred large debts in her name, using her Soc ...