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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. You can soon carry your Social Security card with you everywhere you go without the risk of losing it. At least not physically. The Social Security ...

Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution" for ...

According to the administration, the change is designed to make payments faster, more secure, and more convenient. It is also expected to save money. Sending a paper check costs the government about ...

To obtain a new Social Security card, the first step is to apply online or complete the Form SS-5 at a local Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will verify your documents ...

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