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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. You can soon carry your Social Security card with you everywhere you go without the risk of losing it. At least not physically. The Social Security ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Social Security Administration ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Social Security number is a vital piece of information for most Americans, used frequently in various aspects of life, from medical appointments to tax filings. Many individuals memorize their ...

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