Starting Sept. 30, both the Social Security Administration and the IRS are phasing out paper checks as part of a massive federal digitization push. Here's what you need to know.

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The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week but those who haven't switched to online payments ...

The Social Security Administration ( SSA) explained the shift in a blog post. When the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are made on the last business day before. That means ...

"Less than one percent of beneficiaries currently get paper checks,” Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said ...

AT&T has agreed on a $177 million settlement for customers affected by one or both of two data breaches in 2024. Here’s how to submit a claim.

Social Security remains a vital lifeline for more than 70 million Americans, offering steady income to retirees, disabled ...

The UK would undoubtedly benefit from more widespread use of the technology – economically and socially – but only if the government and the many likely critics of its plans take the time to fully ...

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order ...