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If you plan to jet off this summer, you'll need to make sure you have the proper ID. The deadline to get a Real ID is now just weeks away. Starting on May 7, any ID or Drivers License that hasn't been ...

The ConfirmID option was introduced after the REAL ID law's full enforcement on May 7, 2025.

Everyone wants your Social Security number. Some requests are legit, like when you’re starting a new job, applying for a loan or verifying your identity. But countless others, from data brokers to ...

Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those relying on Social Security benefits. A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their ...

Those who receive Social Security benefits have been hit with a flurry of news this year, from a raise in the retirement age to a new overpayment policy. In yet another update, the identity ...

Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free. Geoff Williams Contributor Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has ...

The Department of Government Efficiency has been tasked with cutting waste in the federal government, including several leases, but DOGE has recalibrated parts of its plans for the Social Security ...