 TITLE: How to Handle Credit and Debt After the Death of a Spouse CONTENT: Maintain Your Credit for the Future\n-----------------------------------\nNow that you're on your own, being able to get credit cards and loans can be key to your financial security. Help protect your future by reviewing your credit reports. You can get them for free from all three major consumer credit bureaus through AnnualCreditReport.com. Your free credit report and score are also available for free directly through Experian. While you're at it, set up free credit monitoring to stay on top of any changes to your credit score and get alerts of suspicious activity. It's a great way to help maintain your own credit as you move into a new phase of your life. END