Federal benefit recipients will soon be required to choose between Direct Deposit and the Direct Express debit card as traditional paper checks begin to phase out. A deadline set by the U.S.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will transition to electronic-only payments by Sept. 30, 2025. The SSA encourages recipients to switch to direct deposit or the Direct Express card. The move ...

Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments, and instead move exclusively to electronic payments: ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Social Security and veteran disability benefits are a lifeline for 72-year-old Milton Zimmer. The federal funds are his primary source of income, helping the Salem man pay for food, ...

Avoid using an automatic login feature that saves your password. Change your password at least every 72 days. If you have a bank or credit union, make it a point to use online banking services so you ...

The ABC News Fixer helps a victim of identity theft get charges reversed Feb. 18, 2014— -- Dear ABC News Fixer: My complaint is with Direct Express, the card the government uses to issue my ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a big change to the program starting Sept. 30, 2025 — but don’t worry, it’s not a cut to benefits. Instead, that’s the day that the SSA will stop ...

If you're dealing with debt collection, pay close attention to the rules relating to direct deposit of Social Security benefits. Banks look back to see if federal benefits have been directly deposited ...