Tucked away in the golden foothills of California’s Amador County sits Ione, a small town with a big personality and even bigger value for your dollar.

Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will cease issuing paper checks for benefit payments. This shift is part of a broader government initiative to modernize payment ...

Digital Social Security cards are launching -- but are the cybersecurity concerns worth the online access and faster verifications?

The Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries at the end of September. If you still ...

A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.

Authorized users won’t be responsible for any debt, but they may be left without a credit card account if the primary card holder passes away.

The Social Security Administration reports that, in general, only noncitizens who are authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the country are eligible to receive Social ...

South suburban 18-year-old Tyler Brower contacted the ABC7 I-Team as he struggled to get Social Security number after he didn't get one at birth.

California dreaming doesn’t have to mean California bankrupting, folks. In a state where a studio apartment can cost more than a small island elsewhere, there exists a Central Valley gem where your ...

You can request a free Social Security card replacement online. Some requests require in-person visits. Replacement cards should arrive within 14 business days.

The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to use it and protect your identity.