When you apply for a Social Security card, the SSA requires original documents or certified copies to verify your identity, age, and citizenship or immigration status. This policy helps prevent fraud ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

While you may think taking this precaution to protect your card will make it safer, it actually makes it less secure. Here's why.

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In other words, Social Security payments keep rolling, regardless of whether the government is open or not. However, the ...

You’ve probably read all the warnings about not sharing your personal Social Security information. But there’s another warning you should heed to protect your physical Social Security card. The Social ...

From home owners loans to bank accounts, you need your Social Security number for just about every major financial move you make. And while most people know better than to plaster sensitive ...