Locking your SSN adds strong protection against identity theft. Here’s how it works, why it’s helpful, and what to consider ...

Obtaining a Social Security number for your newborn in the U.S. is crucial for various legal and financial processes. Here's ...

Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency wants to combine your Social Security number into a massive ...

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

If you have lupus and you’re not able to work, you may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that pays benefits to ...

When will new figures be published? New figures will be published in April 2025. The number of disablement benefits under the Disablement Insurance Act (WAO), the Disablement Assistence (Young Persons ...

There's a reason age 62 has long been a popular age to sign up for Social Security: It's the soonest age you can take benefits. And while waiting can pay off financially, for some people ...

but Social Security was top of mind. Iowa, like the U.S., is aging. One in four people in the state is age 60 and older, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Uncertainty ...

When Americans claim their benefits, or want to resolve an issue, they have three options: Go to a field office, call Social Security’s 800 number or go online to SSA.gov. These cuts will affect ...

73 million Americans rely on Social Security to afford essentials. I visited SSA offices and called the 1-800 number to learn how customer service is handled in 2025. I was ninth in line at the ...

The future of Social Security is top of mind for millions of Americans who get a monthly check from the benefits program. "Whoever screams is the one stealing," he said during an appearance on the ...

the parents' Social Security numbers (SSNs), and the child's Social Security number. Additional documents may also be required. In applicable cases, the applicant must provide a parent's death ...