When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

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

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.