Protecting your digits: Keeping your Social Security Number safe
About 26 million Americans have their identity stolen each year. How can you make sure you’re not one of them?
Does a doctor really need my Social Security number? Here's how to not give up your data
Resist giving it up in the first place.  That big-box retailer does not really need your birthdate to enroll you ...
Social Security scams are on the rise. Here’s what to watch out for
It’s 2025, and Social Security scams are, unfortunately, still going strong. In fact, they are the most common type of ...
Many remain concerned about Social Security under Trump. Here are some more questions.
There are still many questions about the effects of new rules announced on Mar. 18 and later modified under pressure from ...
Your Social Security number is a literal gold mine for scammers and identity thieves — here’s how to keep it safe
A Social Security number (SSN) is one of your most valuable personal assets. You’ll use it to open a new bank account, apply ...
Social Security conducting 'major' records cleanup, marking 7M listed age 120+ as deceased
The Social Security Administration has cleared out over seven million instances of Americans with ages over 120 who were ...
First round of April Social Security payments goes out in 12 days
The first round of April’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at 70, will ...
Social Security Phone Services Win Two-Week Reprieve
In the last-minute switch, the SSA delayed DOGE-induced changes following a firestorm of nationwide complaints.
What is happening with Social Security? Here's the latest updates and Trump changes
Tennesseans who get Social Security may soon have to go to an office. Here's why and other changes happening at the agency.