Social Security scams are certainly not new, so receiving an unexpected email about your account can seem suspicious. Contributing to the concern is the seemingly never-ending changes impacting the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing a new login requirement for accessing my Social Security accounts. This change aims to enhance security and align with federal authentication ...

Two-factor authentication is a security measure that makes you pass two security tests before gaining access to your account ...

A scammer hacked the author's Social Security account and changed the Direct Deposit information without authorization. A quick visit to the local Social Security office allowed an agent to restore ...

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

Passkeys are revolutionizing the way we secure our online accounts, with the potential to eliminate passwords altogether. We ...

Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...

The federal government shutdown has created uncertainty among millions of Americans about the availability of essential ...

Cyber security may seem like a concern that is meant for only large corporations or telecom giants, but that could not be further from the truth. To put it simply, cyber security is about protecting ...

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Navigating a massive bureaucracy like the Social Security Administration can seem daunting, but the federal government is offering a new way for 97 million Americans who already have online accounts ...