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 ...

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 ...

For many Americans, a Social Security number is the first form of identification they receive, mailed as a paper card a few weeks after birth. Now, the Social Security Administration is looking to ...

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 ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

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Errors in your earnings record could cause you to receive smaller checks than you deserve. Your claiming age has a significant effect on the size of your checks and your lifetime benefit. Having all ...

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