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Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

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

Social Security alert: SSA warns never do this with your card

While you may think taking this precaution to protect your card will make it safer, it actually makes it less secure. Here's ...

2026 Social Security COLA Countdown: Here's Exactly When We'll Get the Number and How Much Retirees Can Expect.

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their ...

Has your Social Security Card been lost or stolen? What are the dangers and what to do

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what should you do if you have lost it or had it robbed? Here ...

New Social Security Scam Targets Seniors Over Email

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits and are vulnerable to scams threatening their monthly ...

Never do this to your Social Security card, feds warn

The Social Security Administration said you should never laminate your physical Social Security card. Doing so can prevent ...

When do I get my September 2025 Social Security check?

The Social Security Administration will send your September 2025 check on a specific day of the month depending on your date ...

Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO

Frank Bisignano has been named CEO of the IRS, adding to his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner.

Here's the Number of Retirees Who Depend Solely on Social Security

Growing older has its challenges, and many seniors only have Social Security to count on when it's time to pay the bills.