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 ...

Whistleblower says 300 million Americans are at risk of a massive Social Security data breach exposing them to identity theft and loss of benefits

Charles Borges, chief data officer for the Social Security Administration (SSA), filed a complaint in late August claiming ...
CNET

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, ...
YourErie

What do the numbers on my Social Security Card mean, and how are they generated?

Social Security Numbers (SSN) were created in 1936 to track the earnings of U.S. workers. This information was used to determine Social Security benefits. Today, nearly every legal resident of the U.S ...
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Is Your Social Security Check Going Up? What You Should Know About the Annual COLA

America’s cost of living is almost always pointed north. Jump back in time, and you could buy a candy bar for a nickel.
Morningstar

Your Social Security number was exposed by DOGE workers, whistleblower says - along with every single SSN in America

'Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits,' and may need new Social Security numbers, according to the complaint The private data of every ...

What will happen to Social Security checks, benefits, programs during government shutdown

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

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 ...
Austin American-Statesman

When do I get my Social Security, SSI benefits? Second September payment coming this week

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...