The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to use it and protect your identity.

For nearly half a million Americans, a familiar envelope arriving in the mailbox each month marks the arrival of crucial ...

Social Security will stop mailing paper checks. Only specific bank accounts will be accepted for direct deposits. Make sure ...

A transformative shift in federal benefit distribution is set to take place in the United States, mandating electronic ...

If a deceased parent was under the threshold for filing an income tax return, there would have been no reason to file a final ...

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You can request a free Social Security card replacement online. Some requests require in-person visits. Replacement cards should arrive within 14 business days.

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Any public record included on a credit report must include your name, address, Social Security number or date of birth and ...

Standard Bank has warned of a sharp rise in increasingly sophisticated scams, ranging from phishing and extortion to ...

The process of transferring my HSA funds was more complex than I imagined, but left me with a key takeaway: Pay attention to fees.