The simplest, free, and official way to confirm the authenticity of your Social Security Number is by creating an account on "my Social Security", the official web portal of the Social Security ...

Data breaches that expose the personal information of millions of people can have very real consequences for individuals, most notably: identity theft. A new study found that the more of an individual ...

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In August 1935, the Social Security Act was signed into law, with the first retired-worker benefit being issued in January 1940. For decades, this prized social program has been providing a financial ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a major update. Starting this summer, Americans with a "My Social Security" account will be able to access their digital Social Security number ...