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

One of the most important documents in the United States is the Social Security Number (SSN). This nine-digit number is essential for various transactions, from securing employment to paying taxes, ...

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

Times change, and the places where you should never give your Social Security number are not as obvious as they might have once been. Safeguarding your Social Security number is one of the best ways ...

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks for benefit payments.