I only have minute, but wanted to say this... You should never give your mother's maiden name to a financial institution or business. You do not have to. You can say you would rather not and tell them that you will be happy to give them a code word in some other category. Susan M. Roe Seal Beach, CA SueMHR@aol.com If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may live in peace. Thomas Paine