Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. He is a crossword junkie and is ...

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process ...

Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

It can be a stressful event to lose your Social Security card, but the process to replace Social Security card is not as complicated as most people expect. Losing, stealing, or damaging a card can be ...

In addition to West Virginia residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their benefits online. They can start or change direct deposit ...

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 ...

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of South Dakota can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number (SSN) card requests. This will allow ...

In most cases, you can start or complete a replacement card request online with a Social Security account. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Since most people have their Social Security numbers memorized, the card you're issued holds slightly less importance. You don't need the physical card to apply for a credit card, loan or other credit ...