Starting this week, your my Social Security account adds 24/7 features that let you handle common tasks without a trip to an office—including requesting a replacement Social Security card online. You ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

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April is National Social Security Month! Your Social Security Number (SSN) may be your most important piece of identification – yet it's likely that you never carry your Social Security card with you.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

It can be a stressful event to lose your Social Security card, but the process to replace Social Security card is not as complicated as most people expect. Losing, stealing, or damaging a card can be ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

Starting this summer, Social Security cardholders will have a new digital option for accessing their Social Security numbers. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will roll out secure ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

If your Social Security card has been lost or stolen, you can request a new Social Security card from the Social Security Administration. Many people are able to apply for a replacement Social ...