A new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card will be available by early summer, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The agency will introduce a feature that ...

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 ...

Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution" for ...

UPDATE: Planned changes from the Social Security Administration (SSA) set to take effect on Monday have now been delayed, the administration says. The Social Security Administration announced a new ...

To obtain a new Social Security card, the first step is to apply online or complete the Form SS-5 at a local Social Security office. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will verify your documents ...

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