March 31, 2013— -- Every time you go to a new doctor or dentist and they give you a clipboard brimming with documents to fill out and sign, notice how they always ask for your Social Security ...

In the United States, the Social Security Number (SSN) is more than just an identification number; it is a gateway to numerous essential services and benefits. From employment opportunities to ...

All Social Security claims made over the telephone will be subject to an anti-fraud check moving forward, the agency confirmed on April 14. The implementation of the security measure comes weeks after ...

Data breaches have delivered so many passwords, birthdates and Social Security numbers to the dark web, the whole idea of protecting your identity might feel like a lost cause. But experts say there’s ...

Social Security recipients should know about two phone service changes that started Monday. • Need to change your direct deposit info? Changes to direct deposit information must now either be done ...

The Social Security Administration says Americans will no longer be able to change direct deposit and other banking information with the agency by phone, a practice it claims opens the door to fraud. ...

No one likes to hang on the phone waiting for assistance; when the issue at hand is vital, such as maintaining your Social Security retirement or disability benefits, the stress and aggravation can ...

I called Social Security's new phone system multiple times to figure out a way around how frustrating it can be. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile ...

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 ...