The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of ...

The Social Security Administration redesigned its homepage at SSA.gov. See how the new features, easier navigation and the update help users.

Starting today, the Social Security Administration will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments. Those eligible for social security will receive their benefits electronically. Payments will ...

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch was announced on Monday as a way to make it easier for visitors to find the ...

Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting roadblocks. “I was frustrated. I opened [my online Social Security] account quite some time ago — years ago — and I ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

The 2025 federal government shutdown is raising questions about Social Security and SSDI payments. Rest assured, these ...

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The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For ...

Be careful when seeking help accessing your Social Security account, as the information is highly sensitive. Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting ...