When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a major update. Starting this summer, Americans with a "My Social Security" account will be able to access their digital Social Security number ...

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

A new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card will be available by early summer, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The agency will introduce a feature that ...

Your Social Security number (SSN) is one of the most valuable pieces of personal data you have. If it falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to identity theft, stolen tax refunds, and fraudulent ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants ...

Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) takes ...