As consumers increasingly prefer electronic payments over cash in hand, would be criminals have developed new and sophisticated ways to pilfer wallets.

Growing up, Mark Merideth always looked up to his brothers. So when they joined the military, Mark decided to follow in their footsteps.

Highways, train stations, bus ways and airports experience their own type of holiday bloat, packed to the gills with frantic travelers trying to get to their destination. It can be hectic, nerve-wracking and stressful. If you have ever seen any of National Lampoon’s Vacation movies and traveled cross-county during the U.S.